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Sangiovese, King of Tuscany. Santo Stefano 2020 at the ONAV tasting
The tasting of 7 Tuscan wines took place on Tuesday 29 November at the Onav delegation in Padua, including our Chianti Classico 2020 Santo Stefano. Coordinator of the series and speaker of the first evening was the Onav teacher Marco Razzauti, an expert oenologist and connoisseur of Tuscan winemaking traditions.
A visit to the magical Certaldo
Certaldo is a small Medieval Tuscan town, famous for being the place of birth (and death) of the poet and writer Giovanni Boccaccio. Situated in the middle of the valley of the river Elsa (Val d’Elsa), it hosts many historically, culturally and artistically...
Lignification (Agostamento) of the shoots: the grapes ripen
The grapes are ripe when the sugars and acids are perfectly balanced, and when tannins and the colouring substances (contained mostly in the skins) are extractable. The ripening stage begins with veraison and continues for a variable period: from about 30 days for...
2020 Harvest on the Farm
Harvest is the most magical part of the year for us here at Fattoria Santo Stefano. We have always produced our grapes and wines with passion and this year was of no exception. Despite this being a unique year, with its trials and tribulations over the past months, we...
Rosato and watermelon refresh the palate
Another interesting pairing which we’d like you to try this scorching summer is Rosato with watermelon. Watermelon is a summer fruit that is highly appreciated due to its water quantity and thirst-quenching properties. Watermelon has a purifying effect, it strengthens...
Your 2020 Holidays in Chianti, Italians rediscover “Made in Italy”
Chianti is a favourite holiday destination for Italians and a farmhouse (agriturismo) holiday is the best choice for total relaxation and good food. Post COVID Italy has chosen to rise up by rebooting local tourism and disdaining travel abroad. COVID is frightening;...
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...
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