Today we had a chat with our oenologist Barbara Tamburini, who became a part of our Vignamaggio world last year. Your passion for wine: how did it begin and how did you end up at Vignamaggio? Barbara: My decision to become an oenologist was born in my adolescent years, out of a desire for a […]
A PASTA LIKE NO OTHER
Making pasta with the organic grain from the estate, we began to discover just how much is possible with a steaming plate of penne. What we like most about this pasta is exactly this, its simplicity, how easy it is to prepare, and the exquisite potential to be found in a food so seemingly modest. […]
GARDEN ROUTINE
It’s time for spring-cleaning, and at Vignamaggio we begin in the gardens. We perform three simple but essential tasks to make sure our gardens are lush and healthy. Weeding Weeding by hand, rather than using a chemical weed killer, is better for a few different reasons. It keeps us fit, it doesn’t pollute the soil, […]
FUN FACTS ABOUT ROSEMARY
The etymology of the name Rosemary is rather poetic, meaning SEA MIST, from the Latin ROS MARINUS. The Rosemary plant thrives in coastal areas, where it grows spontaneously and luxuriantly. Rosemary is an aromatic herb that reminds us of home, a corner of the vegetable garden, the aroma of lunch being prepared in the kitchen. […]
COCKTAIL: THE ARTICHOKE TWIST
Instead of feeling nostalgia for the bustling piazza, we can refine our skills at home and recreate a ritual too difficult to give up: the aperitivo. An hour to spare straight after work, a couple of friends, a good connection, an Artichoke Americano and a few savoury snacks: this is all we need for the […]
BOUQUET GARNI
A bouquet garni is an assortment of aromatic herbs used to season meats, broths and sauces, enhancing the flavour and fragrance of any number of different dishes. It originates in Provence, but different versions are used throughout the Mediterranean basin. The main ingredients of the traditional bouquet garni are thyme and bay leaves, but there […]
A BERRY NICE BREAKFAST
There is nothing more comforting than a glimpse of Spring: the warmth over the past few days, the first flowers in the fields, and the hills turning green, are truly enough to lift the spirits. We have added an extra boost of energy to this newfound vitality, with our currant jam, made from handpicked organic white, […]
THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
On the occasion of this special day dedicated to the enamored, we thought we would learn a little about the language of Winter flowers. Decisions about the flowers we choose for someone are often entirely subjective and based on a memory, fragrance, shape or colour that pleases us. Yet certain flowers and plants often conceal […]
WINTER PRUNING
Never as in the vineyard is it fair to say that in January we make a clean break ( a “sharp cut” in Italian) with the past: it’s pruning time. Winter pruning is an essential practice for the well-being and vigor of the plant and prepares the vine to produce for the next year. Pruning […]
THE FESTIVE WOODLANDS
The Vignamaggio woods are scattered with paths that wind through a rich, fragrant and welcoming Mediterranean vegetation: the trees are not very large, but healthy and lush. Through their foliage one can glimpse the remains of ancient dry-stone walls, reminders that every corner of this land was once cultivated and that the woods, before the […]