by Elena Boschini | Jun 11, 2021 | Blog
The curious story of the stirrup cup Have you ever heard about the stirrup cup also called nightcap? This is how we refer to the last glass of wine or other spirits before leaving the place where the evening was spent. But how did this word come about? The origin...
by Elena Boschini | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog
Now we are used to seeing them of this size, so we don’t pause too much to think about them but have you ever wondered why the bottles of wine are 75 cl and no longer 1 liter? Is there a specific reason behind this choice? Yes, it is! It is a particular story...
by Elena Boschini | Mar 18, 2021 | Blog
A very famous tradition in Tuscany wants that, delicious rice fritters are prepared on March 19, on the day we celebrate St. Joseph and so Father’s day in Italy. They are small sweet balls typical of our region made of rice, milk, flour and sugar fried in hot...
by Elena Boschini | Feb 26, 2021 | Blog
5 things to know about olive’s harvest and extra virgin olive oil production We have collected some of the most frequent questions about olive’s harvest and olive oil’s production. You have to know that produce extra virgin olive oil makes us proud not only...
by Elena Boschini | Feb 12, 2021 | Blog
Carnival is a very ancient festivity, dating back to the times of Greeks and Romans, who during these days of celebration let themselves go, free from obligations and commitments, to devote themselves to joke and play. However, recently it has become a Catholic and...