Category: Wine and Holidays
Personal Chef Elena Morlacchi Creates A Very Special Recipe for Thanksgiving
November 18, 2022
There is less than a week to Thanksgiving which is one of the most - if not the most - important holidays in the US. This year, it is predicted to be a Thanksgiving like no other after more than two years of the pandemic that restricted the possibility for families to meet up and celebrate. In Italy, where there are a lot of American ex-pats, Thanksgiving is also celebrated widely. We asked the personal chef Elena Morlacchi, who was one of the contestants in Masterchef 11 in Italy, to create a Thanksgiving recipe for us. We will then do… read more
Taking Your Pets Along This Holiday? Five Things You Must Pack
December 23, 2020
Taking your pet along this holiday?? Do you want to take your pet(s) along this holiday? Many people have profound love and attachment to their pets. They do not see their pet as an animal but as a part of the family. The preparation you make for the journey, however, determines how comfortable the journey will be. As a result, it is vital to get every necessary material to help you have a great experience on your holiday with your pet. Some people cannot afford to leave their pets behind while they fly off for the holidays. Many pet owners… read more
Get Into the Christmas Spirit with Mulled Wine
December 12, 2019
Mulled Wine to Enjoy the Holidays The Christmas holiday season is a fun and festive time of year. We decorate our houses, create gift lists, plan parties or get together to include planning for food and beverages which may include favorites such as eggnog or mulled wine, you know, all the things that make the holidays so enjoyable. This holiday months are typically packed with Christmas dinners or festive lunches at work, parties with clubs or associations you may belong to. There are Secret Santa gifts at your workplace, Christmas plays and parties at your children's school, going to Christmas… read more
Christmas Gift Memories at Fattoria di Montemaggio
November 30, 2018
Christmas Memories from the Montemaggio Staff As we enter the holidays and more specifically the month of Christmas celebrations, the rush for finding the perfect Christmas gifts is at its peak. In the world of wine, Christmas gifts have become important as a way of gifting your friends with specifically chosen wines. But where did it all start? What do we know about the origin of Christmas gifts? The Origins of the Christmas Gift Gift-giving as a tradition goes long back in history until before Christianity. It is considered to have been a pagan tradition in connection with the celebration… read more
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
Christmas gift ideas for wine-enthusiasts
December 10, 2017
Ever found yourself in the situation where you have no idea what presents to gift to your friends? Then maybe it is time for some DIY! If you are a wine-enthusiasts like us here at Montemaggio, many of the following materials should not be lacking in your house. Let's take a look at some creative ideas for Christmas presents to your wine-loving friends Customize your own wine label Sometimes we try to go great lengths to find an original gift. Truth is, you may already know what is your best friend's favorite wine... so why not add a personal touch… 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
Three New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
January 23, 2017
Each New Year is marked by two aspects in the life of a wine lover: a spirit brimming with memories of merry moments spent with friends and family, and a wine cellar that desperately needs resupplying. Before you head out to pay a visit to the local wine shop, don’t miss Montemaggio’s suggestions for three wine-related New Year’s resolutions. They are bound to come in handy when it is time to replenish your wine stocks. Get the right wine tools If you did not get the presents you wanted during Christmas time, now is the time to make up for… read more
Christmas and Resolutions at Fattoria di Montemaggio in Review
January 9, 2017
Review Autumn Through Christmas at Montemaggio The autumn and winter are busy months at Fattoria di Montemaggio with everything from harvest to several wine events and the Christmas season. The harvest of 2016 is considered in general to have been a very good year, so we will see further on how this vintage turns out. Here is a brief overview of the activities that went on during the autumn and through to December. We have shared different videos to showcase the activities during the last months too. Of course, we also want to wish you all a happy new year! … 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