Hiking enthusiasts will have already noticed 11 piglets lazing about and scampering around the forest and pastures on the right of the dirt road to the river, between the planes of Montagliari. Today we chatted about them to our farm manager, Tobia. PIGS ARE A NEW CONCEPT AT VIGNAMAGGIO. TELL US ABOUT THE PROJECT The introduction […]
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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 […]
GROWING BARLEY: 30 years later
The organic barley of Vignamaggio was sowed last October and harvested two weeks ago. The combine-harvester in the picture was used the last time in the early ’80s, before vineyards took over the Chianti landscape, to the detriment of the small scale cereal plantations; these plantations played an essential role for the daily […]
OUR GUEST BOOK
Today we found this beautiful page on our guestbook. Thank you so much Michael & Gail for this lovely gift! Share!
A TALK WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER Giovanni Vanoglio
Today we have a chat with Giovanni Vanoglio, a photographer we met this summer, during the “wedding season” at the villa. How did you hear about Vignamaggio? I had the privilege of coming to Vignamaggio to photograph a wedding. During the walkthrough, I found myself experiencing a few little deja vù moments, and it was […]
NEWLY PRESSED OLIVE OIL
It all begins in the olive groves. An area of 30 hectares with 5000 trees, comprising of traditional Chianti cultivars: Frantoio, Leccino, Moraiolo and Pendolino. The olives are handpicked at harvest time, which usually begins at the end of October. Olive picking is no easy task, especially after the rain when the ground is muddy. […]
A TALK WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER – Lorenzo Berni
Weddings at Vignamaggio are a real window into the world: the villa is opened up, adorned with fresh flowers and decorated for the occasion; For a few hours, the gardens are filled with guests, friends, laughter and evening wear. After sunset, the farm is animated by the rhythm of clinking glasses, music and dancing. Vignamaggio […]
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 […]
SPRING NEWS
Dear Friends This year spring has brought some newness to Vignamaggio. We are always striving to create more comfort and efficiency, while respecting tradition, which is at the heart of Vignamaggio. We would like to share with you some of what has transpired here over the past weeks as well as provide you with some […]