Pici all’Aglione "in white" Today we will prepare a simple yet very tasty first course: Pici all’Aglione, but in a variation where tomato is not used, as it should be done for the classic recipe of ‘Aglione’ (in English, Elephant Garlic or Great Headed Garlic)! The...
The Schiacciata, in Tuscany, is a flat oven-baked Italian bread product similar in style and texture to pizza dough, seasoned with olive oil and salt. It can be used as a side to many meals or as sandwich bread. It may be served as an...
What is the right time to start the harvest? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by wine lovers, curious people, and enthusiasts! We asked our agronomist Mauro Bennati who has been following our vines for 23 years, and he has seen quite a...
Chicken with olives is a main course of white meat and it is made with two main ingredients quite quickly. A really fast and simple recipe, without neglecting taste and flavour. The olives in fact give the dish its savoury quality and aroma making the cooked...
Chicken rolls is a classic of Italian cuisine. Being a fast and tasty dish that everyone loves, it is a good option even if you have unexpected guests for dinner! Ingredients: Serves 6: • 21 oz (600 g) thinly sliced chicken breasts • 10 oz (300 g) slices of...
Which wine glass should you use? A glass is a tool that amalgamates our sensory organs and wine. Knowing how to choose the most suitable glass is quite important to both recognizing the characteristics of a wine more effectively and making the most of the tasting...
A recipe as simple and fast as it is irresistibly tasty! The Pici cacio e pepe (which roughly translates to ‘spaghetti with cheese and black pepper’) are a must for those who want to savour the typical Tuscan cuisine; it's a simple and quick yet tasty...
Chianti zones There is still a lot of confusion, especially abroad, regarding the Chianti and Chianti Classico wines. If from the organoleptic point of view the differences are evident (more body, complexity, and depth in the Chianti Classico, while Chianti is fresher and easier to drink...
Cork or screw top? The disagreement between fans of natural cork and those who prefer other closure methods, although a recent one, has often led to more ideological choices than practical ones. Classic cork The main characteristic of natural cork is that it is permeable to air which...
Castagnaccio The Tuscan castagnaccio is a cake traditionally made in places where there are lots of chestnuts to be found. It has peasant origins, like its ingredients: the castagnaccio does not have any sugar or eggs, it is made with chestnut flour, pine nuts and walnuts;...