Category: Wine and Food
An Exploration of Montemaggio Wine Memories at Christmas
December 19, 2017
A Tribute to our Wine Influencers, Writers & Guests Soon it’s time to feast on Christmas food, open presents, rock around the Christmas tree, and perhaps share wine memories. And sip on lots of good wine, right? However, there are still some days before we enter the true holiday mode. We wanted to take the opportunity, to sum up, the last year a bit, the people we met and who visited Fattoria di Montemaggio. To be able to thank a set of wine writers and wine influencers for their visits, kindness, and generosity in writing about Montemaggio, we wanted to… read more
Spice up your Thanksgiving with an Italian touch!
November 23, 2017
The Thanksgiving Celebration Thanksgiving traditionally marked the end of the Harvest season, after reaping the long awaited yield of long labor in the fields, where families would gather over a meal together and celebrate everything there is to be thankful for. The centerpiece and star of any Thanksgiving meal, the revered turkey, is often served together with mouth-watering sides like buttery mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing's made of all types of ingredients, corn bread, peas and pumpkin or apple pie at the end of the meal. As Italians, we are often mesmerized by the variety of food and… read more
How to Best Enjoy Wine in Summer
August 30, 2017
Today we want to share with you some suggestions on how to enjoy our wines during the hottest days of the season. With summer temperatures reaching their peak the most critical factor a wine lover should pay attention to is the serving temperature of wine. The best way to keep wine at the right service temperature is to equip your cellar with a small wine-cabinet that includes a cooling/refrigerating system. The best models allow you to store red and white wines at different temperatures in different sections of the same cabinet. For simplicity’s sake, you should remember the following guidelines:… read more
3 delicious Russian recipes to taste with Tuscan wines!
July 26, 2016
There is nothing to prevent anyone from indulging in experimenting with wine and food: from classic recipes that you know well to more unusual recipes that, perhaps, do not belong to the culinary traditions of your country. Below we suggest 3 delicious and very tasty Russian recipes that can go very well with our Tuscan wines: Chianti Classico Riserva, Torre di Montemaggio IGT e Chardonnay di Montemaggio IGT. Salad Olivier (Russian salad) Manti (Russian dumplings) Shashlik (Meat and vegetables skewers) Scarica le 3 ricette in Italiano (Download the recipes in Italian). Salad Olivier (Russian Salad) Scarica la ricetta in Italiano… read more
The Beauty Factor of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
March 30, 2016
You may have heard much about the uses of organic extra virgin olive oil in the kitchen. Along with its versatile uses, organic extra virgin olive oil is very beneficial for a person’s health, rich in nutrients and vitamins that are much needed for a person’s daily diet. However, one factor that is nowgaining momentumis the use of organic extra virgin olive oil as a beauty product. Indeed, with the seemingly countless benefits of olive oil, it was only a matter of time before the world discovered the uses of the full-bodied organic extra virgin olive oil for beauty. The… read more
Wine and Vegan Food Pairings
March 12, 2016
More than just a diet, veganism has become a lifestyle. Vegans choose to avoid all animal products, which include eggs and dairy. As such, many think that vegans cannot have any wine. But the truth is, while they may be more restricted than vegetarians when it comes to wine drinking, they actually get more changes to taste and consume some of the most beautiful wines created. The Connection of Veganism to Wine Wine is created through many processes. Some wines that are fined with animal products such as gelatin or isinglass are ruled out by both vegans and vegetarians. Along… read more
Classic Treat: Cooking with Wine
January 1, 2016
Most enthusiasts prefer enjoying their wine in the purest form; in a crystal wine glass, swirling it, taking in its color;reveling in its sheer intricacies and exquisite taste that assaults your palate in the most appealing way. But ever so often, we come acrosswineconnoisseur, who also happens to have a passion for food. And so, from there,comes forth the use of wine in food to prepare something unique and flavorful that completes your meal! Using wine in food preparation is no new concept; however, it is an art not all have mastered. Theuse of the wrong wine or adding the… read more
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Might Just Be The Healthiest Addition To Your Diet
November 19, 2015
Olive Oil vs. Extra Olive Oil – The Healthiest Fat On Earth Olive oil is typically that which is extracted by applying pressure on the olives. It is this extraction method thatseparates conventional olive oil from the extra virgin form. While olive oil can be generated using unnatural and chemical means, extra virgin oil is extracted using only the most natural methods. The oil is then standardized for purity and some sensory features like taste and smell. As a result, extra virgin olive oil has a distinctive and exceptional taste, high in phenolic antioxidants – one of the primary reasons… read more
Buying Your Christmas Wine: What To Get & How Much?
November 1, 2015
What Kind of Wine Should You Serve? It’s almost that time of the year when we begin the preparation for everyone’s favorite holiday of the year. While you create a Christmas party checklist, one of your concerns might be the choice of wine. After all, what’s Christmas if you can’t enjoy a delightful and elite class of wine, surrounded by close friends and family. Your wine might just be the highlight of the night. It’s a great idea to find the wine that can appeal to your guests’ palette and compliment the night. Start off the Evening With Something Sparkling… read more
Foods That Should Never Be Paired With Italian Wine
September 12, 2015
“A gourmet meal without a glass of wine seems tragic to me somehow.” ~ Kathy Matea Some people consider wine to be one of the greatest gifts from God. Pair a superior wine like one Chianti Classico Riserva with the right food, and you cannot help but marvel at the spicy scent, with a hint of wood; the overwhelming rich texture and flavors of floral notes that is an ideal balance of fruits and tannin. Pair it with the wrong kind of food, and you not only fail to really indulge in the true wine experience, but also guarantee a… read more