Harvest in Piè di Costa in Tuscany

Posted by | Posted in autumn, countrylife, videos | Posted on 25-09-2008

It’s harvest time in Tuscany and also in Piè Costa is now time to harvest the grapes in the three hectares of Chianti vineyards in oue estate. The following video, shows some moments of the harvest:

Figs and grapes for your fall holidays in Tuscany

Posted by | Posted in autumn, countrylife, what to do | Posted on 02-09-2008

September is arrived and like every year figs and grapes are ready to be collected. The nature and its cycles is punctual and surprising: gives the fruits of his land with generosity and love. First fruits of autumn like figs are a joy to see but above all to eat. Accompanied with the salami is one of the best dishes of traditional Tuscan cuisine. But they are also good with pecorino cheese and ham, or even by themselves after a meal. Staying in one of Piè di Costa apartments during fall season you can organize a dinner in the garden or on a terrace of your apartment, with figs and salami. September is the month of the harvest. Our Chianti vineyards arriving until a few meters from home give a good table grapes. Choosing September for a holiday in Tuscany in Piè di Costa you can enjoy these unique products of our land.