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Snow transforms the vineyard in a way no other element can.It arrives quietly, without warning, and suddenly everything slows down.Sound fades. Movement softens. Time seems to pause. At Fattoria di Montemaggio, snow is a rare but deeply meaningful presence — a moment of stillness that reveals the most patient side of nature. ❄️ A Blanket of Silence When snow covers the vines, the vineyard becomes almost unrecognizable.The rows disappear beneath a white veil.The land rests. This silence is not emptiness.It is protection. Snow insulates the soil, shielding the roots from extreme cold and sudden temperature changes.Beneath the surface, life slows… read more

When we talk about wine, we often speak of soil, sunlight, and rain.Rarely do we speak about the wind.Yet in Chianti, wind is a constant presence — quiet, invisible, and essential.A silent architect shaping the vineyard day after day. At Fattoria di Montemaggio, the wind is never an obstacle.It is part of the natural balance that protects the vines and contributes to the quality of the grapes. 🌬️ A Natural Ally As it moves gently through the rows, the wind dries excess moisture after rain or morning dew.This natural airflow helps prevent fungal diseases, reducing the need for intervention and… read more

Every great wine begins with a place.Not just a location on a map, but a living combination of soil, climate, altitude, light, and time.This is what we call terroir — and in Chianti Classico, terroir is everything. At Fattoria di Montemaggio, our wines are shaped long before they reach the cellar. They are formed in the vineyard, through the quiet dialogue between nature and the Sangiovese grape. 🍇 The Character of Chianti Classico Chianti Classico is not a style — it is an identity.Defined by Sangiovese, it expresses elegance, freshness, structure, and an unmistakable sense of place. At Montemaggio, Sangiovese… read more

There is a moment at Fattoria di Montemaggio that most visitors never see.It happens before the first word is spoken, before the tools are lifted, before the sun rises fully over the hills. This moment is dawn —soft, delicate, untouched.A breath the land takes before the rhythm of the day begins. 🌅 A Light That Doesn’t Rush The first light filters slowly through the vineyard.It doesn’t burst or demand attention.It slides gently across the rows, turning dew into tiny sparks and leaves into silhouettes. The vines stand still, as if they are also waking, stretching quietly into the new day.… read more

We often admire the vineyard by looking upward — the leaves, the grapes, the sunlit rows stretching across the hills.But the true heart of the vineyard lies beneath the surface, in a world we rarely see and almost never consider. Below the soil, in darkness and silence, lives a universe of roots, humus, and microorganisms.It is here — in this hidden world — that wine begins. At Fattoria di Montemaggio, we believe that to understand the vine, you must first understand what happens underground. 🌱 Roots: The Memory Keepers Vine roots are storytellers.They grow deep, sometimes several meters into the… read more

When we look at a vineyard, we often see only the vines — the neat rows, the shifting colors of the leaves, the grapes glowing in the sunlight.But a vineyard is never just vines.It is a living ecosystem, a world full of movement and whispers, shaped by countless creatures we rarely notice. At Fattoria di Montemaggio, biodiversity is not a concept.It is the foundation of our land — a silent, essential force that protects, balances, and nurtures the vineyard every single day.  The Bees — Keepers of Harmony Listen closely in spring and early summer, and you’ll hear it:the soft… read more

There is a rhythm in Tuscany that you cannot hear in cities. It is not measured in minutes or deadlines, but in seasons, light, and silence.Here, life moves slower — and not because there is less to do, but because the land teaches you to wait, observe, and breathe. At Fattoria di Montemaggio, this rhythm is the heart of everything.The vineyard, the olive grove, the cellar — they are not places of rush.They are places of patience. 🍃 The Land Sets the Pace The vines do not hurry to grow.The grapes do not ripen because we want them to.The wine… read more

In Tuscany, food isn’t just nourishment — it is a way of being together.We don’t sit at the table only to eat. We sit to talk, to slow down, to feel alive again after a long day. And at the heart of this ritual, there are always three things: bread, olive oil, and wine. They are simple. They are ancient. And yet they have the power to turn even an ordinary evening into something unforgettable. 🍞 Bread: The Beginning of Every Story In Tuscany, bread is never just a side. It is the foundation of the table — rustic, humble,… read more

Tasting wine is not only about what we taste — it’s about how we listen. At Fattoria di Montemaggio, every bottle carries the voice of the land. The soil, the sunlight, the silence of the cellar — all of it is there, waiting to be heard. But to truly understand a wine, we must slow down, breathe, and allow it to speak. 🌿 More Than a Sense We often think of tasting as a matter of flavor. Yet, wine is more than aroma and structure. It is memory, patience, and time in liquid form. The first sip is never the… read more

At Fattoria di Montemaggio, every stage of winemaking is guided by respect, patience, and precision. Among the most important steps in transforming grapes into wine is the racking — a delicate process that marks the transition from fermentation to the creation of true wine. 🍇 What Is the Racking? Racking is the moment when the free-run wine (the liquid part) is separated from the pomace (the skins and seeds that accompanied fermentation). In the days following the harvest, the must ferments as the natural yeasts convert sugars into alcohol and the skins release color, tannins, and aromas. When this balance… read more