Blog news articles and curiosities
Our vines are already in the Veraison phase
It’s July and summer is in full swing! In the months of May and June, we got the Vines ready to fully benefit from the summer sun, through the delicate phases of leaf-pulling and defoliation. It’s now time to witness another very important phase: Veraison. What is...
Our vines are already in the Veraison phase
It’s July and summer is in full swing! In the months of May and June, we got the Vines ready to fully benefit from the summer sun, through the delicate phases of leaf-pulling and defoliation. It’s now time to witness another very important phase: Veraison. What is...
Visiting Barberino Val d’Elsa
Barberino Val d’Elsa is a small, ancient hamlet around 37.9 km from Florence. Like other hamlets in the area, many very interesting Medieval archaeological sites are hidden there. Barberino is a jewel of a town, with breathtaking views of its natural surroundings....
Shoot Topping in the vineyard
The end of June calls for Shoot Topping What is Shoot Topping in the vineyard and what does it involve? Shoot Topping is a procedure which is carried out at the end of June / start of July. It involves cutting the shoots, in particular the last part, as well as new...
Drugo: a Chianti Classico honoured in the top 100 at the prestigious Qwine Expo, China
One of our leading products, and an excellent Chianti Classico, Drugo, has given us great satisfaction at the Qwine Expo. Drugo was honoured in the top 100 during the important event which we took part in with great pleasure. We’d like to share the interview with...
Apéritifs in the Vineyard and Dinner in the Garden
Friday 11 and 18 September at Fattoria Santo Stefano in Greve in Chianti: two evenings dedicated to tasting some of the Farm’s “special” wines, accompanied with the authentic flavours of the Chiantigiana land and with art. September is harvest time, and what better...
Visiting San Casciano in Val di Pesa
San Casciano in Val di Pesa is a hidden treasure in the surroundings of Greve in Chianti San Casciano in Val di Pesa is an ancient village rich in history, which we recommend for a Sunday visit. The town gets its name because the Pesa, a 53 km long Tuscan stream, goes...
Evo Extra Virgin Oil, from the olives to the table
EVO Oil: Extra Virgin Olive oil: our very own Not just Wine: at the Fattoria Santo Stefano we also make oil, and what an oil! We can safely say that our beautiful land doesn’t just give us excellent wine (as you already know), but it is also very generous with our...
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...
Receive the latest news, subscribe to the newsletter
