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San Donato in Poggio is one of the eleven Additional Geographical Units (UGA) of Chianti Classico and stands out for being the only one derived from it from the union of two municipalities, specifically Barberino Tavarnelle and a small fraction of Poggibonsi.Geographically, the territory can be divided into two main parts, divided by the course […]

The portion of the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga included in the area of Chianti Classico wine production is often described as having a shape similar to that of a butterfly’s wings. The left wing, like we will explain later, is known as UGA Vagliagli, while the wing right is called Castelnuovo Berardenga. This area has […]

Polenta is one of the cornerstones of northern Italian peasant cuisine, but not only. It was always present in the kitchens of country houses because it was tasty, nutritious and gave a feeling of satiety, excellent too eaten alone seasoned with fresh oil, which enhanced its aroma and flavor cob flavor. One of the traditional […]

Past December, to recover from the revelry of the holidays and counteract the cold of the winter months, there is nothing better than a nice steaming dish of farmer’s vegetable broth. In the past, kitchens had a fireplace that served both as a source of heat and for preparing food. In the cauldron, suspended enough […]

In this holiday season we offer you a tasty recipe to amaze your guests and enjoy unforgettable moments together with your loved ones. This marinated pork loin recipe takes advantage of culinary ideas by Silvio Cortigiani using an exceptional oil, Chianti PDO Oil Classic.As is known, everything from pork can be used without throwing anything […]

Once upon a time, when resources were fewer and people led a longer life simple and poor, one of the most faithfully followed maxims was that of a slaughtered animal “nothing is thrown away”. The recipe we propose is part of this tradition how much uses a cut of meat that is less common today […]

Although autumn is the season that precedes winter, the period in which the Most plants go into vegetative rest and are not enjoyed of the abundance of the warmer seasons, between September and November nature gives us many fruits. Among these, one of the most delicious are chestnuts. In the past go to chestnuts and […]

One of the great classics of the Italian culinary tradition is homemade pasta home. Main dish of the Mediterranean diet and Sunday lunches, moment when the family gathered at home around the table for share and savor the pleasure of being together. When there was more time to dedicate to cooking, pasta often came prepared […]

Also the recipe we propose today, with salted anchovies marinated, does not require the use of the stove and can be an excellent appetizer to serve to relatives and friends on the occasion of Ferragosto. In the past, in the countryside, where the distance from the sea did not allow having the fish on hand, […]