Where was it born? It was invented by the American pharmacist John Stith Pemberton on May 8, 1886 in Atlanta, Georgia, initially as a remedy for headaches and tiredness. What are we talking about? Definitely Coca Cola. The first name that was given to the drink was "Pemberton's French Wine Coca". Pemberton's was a variation of the…
The summer of San Martino is celebrated on 11 November. But what is it about? It derives from an ancient religious legend according to which Martin of Tours met a beggar on his way home on a stormy day. Taking pity on the sight of the poor man at the mercy of the weather, he gave him half of his cloak. So it was that…
An insect of indefinable importance, harmless, delicate and particularly susceptible to changes in its habitat, which is why we decided to introduce 3 beehives located at 3 different points of our estate. As we well know, the bee is disappearing from our territories, leaving more and more space for more resistant insects or invasive species from other countries, precisely…
The barrique is a small 225-liter oak barrel used to age and give the wine certain aromatic characteristics typical of the wood from which it is made. The French of Bordeaux were the first to adopt its use because it was easy to load onto ships. Barriques were therefore initially used not to give additional richness of aromas to wine, but…
An Italian municipality, included among the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy, is Montescudaio, in the province of Pisa, overlooking the Val di Cecina just a few kilometers from the sea. It is right to talk about this small village in the heart of Tuscany, rich in history and village festivals. But where does the name "Montescudaio" come from? A very particular name…
The history of the vine is a long and winding path from which it is difficult to understand which road has been taken and in the right sequence. Currently, based on the general information we have about the history of wine, maritime trade had its development with the Phoenicians, skilled navigators and shipbuilders. The amphorae…
How are Italian wines perceived abroad? In Europe, Italy enjoys an excellent reputation, especially in Germany, where Italian wine is considered of quality and good value. This unlike French wines, which are considered of very high quality, allowing them to sell at high prices. As for the market…
Completely immersed in the greenery, we present the exclusive event: "Dinner in the Vineyard", a dinner along the rows of the Tenuta La Macchia farm. From June to August we will organize various evenings. Follow us on social networks facebook and instagram or subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming dates. A long table for a few people, by candlelight…
We all know that, the moment a bottle of wine is opened, a process of deterioration of the wine contained in it automatically begins; it is indeed the air that starts the oxidation, altering the fruity composition, freshness and taste of the wine. And if there were a tool that could counteract this problem??…
When we talk about the vine, we often speak of the bunches and therefore of the grapes that will then be used to produce our wine. Few will have stopped to consider which organ of the vine performs functions that are most important for reaching the final product. The organ in question is the leaf, the lung of the…
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