Frollemente has made some delicious mini focaccias to accompany our exquisite patés inspired by traditional Tuscan recipes. An indulgent aperitivo that provides an exciting break from simple flavours when accompanied by a glass of Terre di Pranzano. Ingredients: 500 g flour 5 g brewer’s yeast 280 g water 30 g extra virgin olive oil […]
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TRIBUTE TO IRIS
The name of this plant comes from the goddess Iris, who, according to Greek mythology, carried messages for the gods. Her golden wings were said to sparkle with dew which, lit up by the sun’s rays, glistened with all the colours of the rainbow. She was, moreover, the favourite of Juno, Queen of the Gods, […]
BEHIND THE WINE
So far, we have kept you up to date on activities in the vineyards during grape harvest season. But what happens after that? Activity now moves to the “Grape Reception” area, above of the cellar. The grapes are brought here by tractor to be washed, selected and de-stalked. After this, the grapes are pumped straight […]
A POSTCARD FROM ITALY
At Vignamaggio we love post cards. And we love even more to see our guests thinking about a nice sentence to write down for someone special. We like the idea that in your mailbox you’ll find, in between the fliers concerning discount offers or the bills, a lovely message from someone who thought about you […]
LA VITA IN CAMPAGNA
Nel 1926 la contessa Elena Castelbarco e il marito Fabio Sanminiatelli, si trasferirono a Vignamaggio, dove vissero per molti anni, dando nuovo splendore alla villa, rinnovandone i giardini e invitando ospiti illustri per eventi culturali e mondani in villa. Fabio, detto “Bino” Sanminiatelli (Firenze, 1896-1984) scrittore, giornalista e artista, dedicò una parte importante dei suoi […]
PRIMO MAGGIO
On the occasion of La Festa della Liberazione (Freedom Day) and Il Primo Maggio (Workers Day), we thought it apt to interview Guido, employee with the longest and most diverse career at Vignamaggio. Guido is 80 years old and his family has worked here for generations. His memories are not merely of occasions and of […]