ACQUA DI GIUGNO ROVINA TUTTO, ACQUA DI AGOSTO OLIO E MOSTO
In Puglia there is this saying (translated sounds like ”June water spoils everything, August water, oil and must) and we, sensible, believe a lot in popular wisdom. In November, the fruits of that August water begin to be seen. The wine is in its first phase of processing: the harvest is by now finished along the entire boot (as we call Italy – a.n.) and in the cellars, the seething of the vats is in full swing.
The olives, on the other hand, are in full selection phase: cultivars and latitudes are in fact harvested between the end of October and the days before Christmas. With olives, then, time is running out: the small fragrant drupes must be pressed within 2-3 hours of harvesting.
VINEYARDS AND OLIVE GROVES
Have you ever noticed that there often seems to be a link between these two products, an affinity that binds the entire crop of a producer? To better understand why wine and oil seem so often connected, we asked for an explanation to those who have dedicated their life and passion to these two crops.
As often happens when it comes to good products, territory is the answer! We have crossed Italy and the response has always been that it is the land that determines the harvest. Producers, by tradition, have carried out two synergistic crops, vine and olive, which have always characterized their landscapes.
Terroir and the memory of past generations are the motivation that pushes many winemakers to maintain the cultivation of olives as well. And these two wonderful productions can be tasted, discovered, and experienced in this autumn period, with fog veiling the hills with charm. We want to tell you some adventure that you may experience with producers who have chosen to combine the nectar of the saints and oil.
“PASSEGGIANDO IN BICICLETTA”
In this way sang Cocciante (it means “strolling by bicycle”) and so we can do too if we are attracted by nature, by its discovery and want to lose ourselves in its variety. Today the return to nature also passes through a nice weekend immersed in the hills of Certaldo, in the province of Firenze. At Paluffo you can not only do a tasting to discover extra virgin olive oil and organic wines but also take bike or Vespa tours, cooking lessons, and try your hand in the search for truffles.
A resort surrounded by greenery, in the heart of Chianti: don’t you already feel the call of nature?
WINE IS SUNLIGHT HELD TOGETHER BY WATER
We agree with our national Galileo (Galilei – a.n.), wine gathers in itself all the life that the sun transmits to the earth, to plants. This is the opinion of the heirs of Alessio Komjanc who, through their wines, want to communicate silences, joys, and passions that their land has witnessed.
Owner of the only oil mill in the province of Gorizia, the Komjanc family is ready to tell you a story made of tradition and respect, to let you taste the wines and oil that the land of Collio offers. A trip to San Floriano del Collio will lead you to discover a welcoming and innovative family reality: from the choice to carry on integrated production to the passion for art. In fact, exhibitions and cultural events have always enlivened Komjanc house, can’t you wait to participate?
A SIP OF BIODYNAMIC EARTH: THE SISTERS WHO PRACTICE AGRO-HOMEOPATHY
For organic cultivation’s lovers, who want to discover how even oil and wine can be sustainable, we could not help but offer a view of beautiful Sicilia. Here the large family of Le Sette Aje carries on a continuous search for natural and innovative cultivation methods, respecting the environment.
As we know, Trinacria (old name for Sicilia – a.n.) could be a food and wine continent by itself: do you know that of the 350 olive cultivars existing in Italy, more than 50 are Sicilian? Le Sette Aje tries to rediscover ancient, forgotten varieties so that they are not abandoned. Moreover, in November, they invite you to the “country day”: a walk in the garden of the 8 olive trees planted by the great-grandfather of the girls who now run the company. These plants belong to the family, they even have a name! And then, given the harvest, having discovered the milling process, you can only end your visit with the preparation of the traditional cunzato bread. We already have our mouth watering.
A ROMANTICS GETAWAY
Who wouldn’t want to get lost in the hills of Chianti Classico – an area of excellent wines – amidst breathtaking views and silent peace? We are all overwhelmed by the haste and speed that the week imposes on us: a weekend in the wonderful Castello di Vicchiomaggio is what you need to forget about work problems, children screaming and arguing or the mountain of university notes to transcribe. Enjoy a tasting in the cellar and a traditional Tuscan dinner, accompanied by the organic oil that Victoria’s family obtain from their 600 plants. In such an amazing land, do you really need an excuse to treat yourself to a relaxing weekend?
NOT ONLY PENGUINS ARE AT RISK OF EXTINTION: THE MOSCATO DI SARACENA
In the heart of Calabria, in a small town of only 3000 inhabitants, each family had a recipe for their own passito muscat. In Saracena, Luigi Viola’s family was able to give new life to this product, which was in danger of disappearing. With the passion and hospitality that characterize them, they will welcome you on a visit to their cellar, to tell you about a unique product in the world. Moscato di Saracena is a symbol of its land, of attention to biodiversity and the safeguarding of territorial uniqueness. Union of four different grapes, two separate harvests and a production process that remains a manual knowledge to be handed down, this wine has delighted us accompanied with traditional dried figs. You cannot miss the opportunity of a taste!
To all the curious wine lovers who have never lost or will never lose their thirst for discovery and adventure, we dedicated a Wineshow full of the rare labels that you really need to know about!
Tannicity: a unique characteristic to learn to recognize immediately, to the touch. From chemistry to tasting, a comprehensive journey to discover tannins and their role in making a wine.
You’re the one who knows the most about wine. Or at least, that’s what your friends at the table have decided. It’s too late to back out now. What you need is a generous dose of confidence and our advice: #everythingwillbealright.