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7 Curious Facts About Wine

7 Curious Facts About Wine


Today we want to share with you a few interesting facts about wine: let’s see how many you already knew! Did you know that Ancient Greeks designed a special wine cup that self-empties whenever the liquid inside exceeds a certain level? This clever invention is known as the “Pythagorean cup“, and it works via a hidden system of pipes exploiting the principle of communicating vessels - effectively draining the cup of all its content whenever too much wine is poured into it. Source: Wikipedia. You may already know that China and United States are the two world giants when it… read more
10 Vintages of Fattoria di Montemaggio in a Vertical Wine Tasting at Vinitaly 2017

10 Vintages of Fattoria di Montemaggio in a Vertical Wine Tasting at Vinitaly 2017


Fattoria di Montemaggio presented 10 different vintages in a vertical wine tasting they organized at Vinitaly 2017. It took place in the stand of Fattoria di Montemaggio and it was put together for a small group of selected wine bloggers and influencers. This was one of the core activities of Fattoria di Montemaggio during the Vinitaly days. We will tell you all about it below. Tracing the history of Vinitaly It all started in September in 1967, when this event was called the Giornate del Vino Italiano. In 1978, Vinitaly got an international stamp by opening for foreign wineries to participate.… read more
Facts and Symbols Of Our Forebears Of Chianti Classico Region

Facts and Symbols Of Our Forebears Of Chianti Classico Region


Scarica la traduzione dell'articolo in italiano Easter is approaching as we write these words. The next few weeks are with little doubt the most important ones in the Western calendar, when people celebrate the cycle of death and rebirth or the renewal of ancient promises according to their most inner beliefs. For centuries many different cultures and religions also celebrated similar rites of passage, adding on to a corpus of traditions and giving birth to many long-lasting symbols, some of which made their way back into our daily life in the most unsuspected form. Easter's Symbols Take eggs for example.… read more
Wine Aging: Popular Misconceptions

Wine Aging: Popular Misconceptions


There are several popular misconceptions concerning wine – one of the most common ones is related to wine aging. “Aging” should not be a concern when it comes to white wine. We love whites for their perfume, subtlety and balance, so it is natural to drink them within a few months from purchase. Wait longer than 6 months and you risk missing the precise moment when the complex mix of its organoleptic features are in perfect balance (remember: these are general guidelines, not rules: exceptions are bound to exist!) For reds, however, there are certain varieties that may actually benefit from… read more
Fattoria di Montemaggio at Chianti Classico Collection 2017

Fattoria di Montemaggio at Chianti Classico Collection 2017


Last week, the yearly Chianti Classico Collection event, the so-called Anteprima of the vintages that are launched during the current year, took place. This event is organized at Stazione Leopolda, which is an exhibition space for events and trade shows in the heart of Florence. During two days, you can taste the new vintages of the Annata, Riserva, and, lately, also Gran Selezione from the different Chianti Classico producers. They also often bring new vintages of other wines they are producing. The Anteprime Toscane, i.e. the sneak peeks of wines from the different wine consortiums in Tuscany are events that draws… read more
A Classic Aperitivo with Fattoria di Montemaggio

A Classic Aperitivo with Fattoria di Montemaggio


Last week, on Thursday, January 26th, Fattoria di Montemaggio participated in the classic weekly aperitivo night organized by the Consortium of Chianti Classico at Mercato Centrale in Florence. Every Thursday three different wine producers belonging to the consortium participate in the happy hour night. Last Thursday, Montemaggio was there together with Poggi del Chianti and Il Molino di Grace. The consortium has a wine bar at Mercato Centrale where you have the possibility to taste wines from the different Chianti Classico producers. #FunFriday with some photos from the aperitivo with @chianticlassico yesterday at @MercatoC 🍷🍷#winelovers pic.twitter.com/P9n2klUuxz — Montemaggio (@Montemaggio) January 27, 2017… read more
Three New Year’s Resolutions for 2017

Three New Year’s Resolutions for 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

Christmas and Resolutions at Fattoria di Montemaggio in Review


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
Gran Selezione - A New Era of Chianti Classico Wines

Gran Selezione - A New Era of Chianti Classico Wines


Do you like the Chianti Classico wines? Then you might also like to read more about the different tiers of the Chianti Classico pyramid. You might already be quite familiar with the definitions of Annata and Riserva wines, but do you know what Gran Selezione refers to? This new top tier was introduced a couple of years ago. But what does it mean? Let’s see if we can find out together here... 300 years of Chianti Classico The Chianti Classico consortium is this year celebrating 300 years of Chianti Classico wine having organized a set of events in the month of September.… read more
Some Facts and Secrets Of The Wine World!

Some Facts and Secrets Of The Wine World!


Let’s unveil some interesting facts and secrets about our winery and the the wine world! DID YOU KNOW THAT... Leggi l'articolo in Italiano (Download the Italian article in pdf). Montemaggio preserves its land respecting the rhythms of the countryside and practicing organic agriculture that does not introduce foreign elements in the environment but uses the eternal and perfect natural cycles to enrich and protect the vineyards. This attention to biological rhythms and respect for the land and the environment allow the company to produce 100% handmade and authentic wines and products. The winery has been organically certified since 2009. Read… read more