Il Palio: le Contrade
Il Palio: le Contrade The history of a traditionAs early as the 11th century, the population was in the habit of gathering at churches and town chapels to discuss topics of common interest. This habit in Siena led to the formation of districts that took the name of...
Il Palio: the origins
Il Palio: the origins In the Campo of Siena Il Palio di Siena is the ritual of a city and the historical memory of a civilisation, whose history and tradition it evokes twice a year (2 July and 16 August). Siena was an Etruscan city well connected to the major centres...
Villa a Sesta
Villa a Sesta An experience in wonderThe Azienda Agricola Tattoni Villa a Sesta is located on the Chianti provincial road between San Gusmè and Castello di Brolio, in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena). The company's predominant cultivation is the...
Fèlsina
Fèlsina A meeting of nature, tradition and passionThe Fèlsina farm was bought by the Poggiali family in 1966, who in just a few years placed the vine at the centre of the vineyard. Located in the Comune of Castelnuovo Beradenga, in the Province of Siena, Fèlsina...
Tenuta di Arceno
Tenuta di Arceno Between beauty and daily challengesThe Tenuta di Arceno is located in the municipality of Castelnuovo Beradenga, in the province of Siena, between the two rivers Ambra and Ombrone, in an area where the centre of an Etruscan civilisation once stood....
Do not forget…
Do not forget... Here's what you absolutely must remember to have at your wedding!It all starts with an English tradition and is based on a phrase from the Victorian era: “Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue. And a silver sixpence in your...
The countdown
The countdown to the most beautiful day! Here are all the advice you need to organise your wedding in the best possible way and without stressThe big day is coming up and if emotions are running high, the preparation of the wedding becomes much more challenging. But...
SOS Marriage in sight (Part 1)
A guide to perfect wedding planning! This is how the journey towards the "I do" day beginsThe marriage proposal has arrived and now it's time to plan the best day of your life! Wedding planning is an overwhelming phase that requires a lot of time, patience and...
SOS Wedding in sight (Part 2)
The guide to stress-free wedding planning! This is how the second phase of your journey towards your "I do" day unfoldsNow it is time to go into more detail about the organization. At this stage, you need to start looking for your wedding dress, plan your honeymoon...
SOS Wedding in sight (Part 3)
The last steps to planning your wedding! Here are the final preparations that will lead you to your "I do" dayYour wedding day is getting closer and closer. But if you want to cross the finish line in the best possible way, there are a few details to work out and...