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June, the month of defoliation
Getting the vine ready for the sun with defoliation Summer is here! Let’s get the vine ready for the sun with defoliation. While May was the month dedicated to suckering and leaf pulling, in order to prepare the shoot to give us the best grapes, in June we are busy...
June, the month of defoliation
Getting the vine ready for the sun with defoliation Summer is here! Let’s get the vine ready for the sun with defoliation. While May was the month dedicated to suckering and leaf pulling, in order to prepare the shoot to give us the best grapes, in June we are busy...
The magic of bottling wine
The magic of bottling wine The magic of bottling wine dates back to ancient times and is a tradition which has been passed down from generation to generation. During the bottling phase, nothing is left to chance. Even weather and astral conditions play a fundamental...
A day in the Farm
A day amongst the vineyards and the beauty of nature at Fattoria Santo Stefano. Let’s spend a day together! It’s a great way to get to know the ins and outs of our work, the beauty of our village and the ancient history of our estate. If you’d like to spend a day away...
The vine starts looking good in May with green pruning
Green pruning is the creation of a work of art, a delicate operation that the winegrower does on the vine and consists in removing all unwanted elements from the branch
Let’s look at the best wine to pair with cherries
May means Cherries! Let’s look at the best wine to pair with cherries May is the month of the cherry and in this article we’d like to give you some traditional Tuscan cooking tips. There are many culinary combinations for this marvellous fruit, but it’s not always...
Visiting the Santo Stefano Farm in safety
Visiting the Santo Stefano Farm during the COVID-19 emergency in complete safety is possible. The current situation obliges us to act responsibly towards our clients and all those who live and work on our lands. The national health emergency has really challenged the...
The history of the vineyards of the Santo Stefano Farm
Some historical facts about the Santo Stefano Farm. The lands around the Farm, which we lovingly and patiently safeguard, have ancient origins. Our beloved olive tree groves and vineyards, which we produce our fine wines from, span all around the property. The name of...
The best wine to pair with asparagus, three tasty recipes for spring
The best wine to pair with asparagus Three tasty spring recipes Spring is definitely here, nature is coming back to life and giving us asparagus. Whether farmed or wild, whether they grow under olive trees or in the woods, this precious food, which is rich in folic...
The prestigious Decanter Magazine gives 92 points to Gran Selezione 2016
The prestigious Decanter Magazine gives 92 points to Gran Selezione 2016. This important recognition rewards our patience and passion for our vineyards, whose precious grapes are harmoniously assembled, just as a composer would do with the notes in a melody.Santo...
the bleeding of the grapevine
Spring and the reawakening of the grapevines Between the end of March and during the month of April, winemakers rejoice! The buds burst! Walking amongst our vineyards in this period is quite an exciting experience. It's almost as if the plants are thanking us, the...
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