The Drunken Pecorino
Tradition and Flavor in Fusion The grape harvest is part of the annual story of Podere Il Casale. Also this year we picked the grapes early at the beginning of September. With fermentation complete and the grape pomace remaining after pressing, we
Early sowing of pasture
Pasture Seeding at Podere Il Casale: a Story of Wheat, Sheep, and Biodiversity Every year, between August and September, Podere Il Casale begins a fundamental phase of our organic farming: pasture seeding. This is no ordinary sowing—it is done earlier than the
October in the Casale Organic Garden with Saffron and Seasonal Vegetables
Autumn at Podere Il Casale is a time of precious harvests and vibrant colors. Among the most announced treasures of our organic garden is Saffron, the famous “golden spice,” which begins to bloom and be harvested in October. Each flower is
The Saffron of Podere Il Casale
The Saffron Harvest Season Has Arrived! During the harvest season in October, the flowers must be collected at dawn each day, before their petals open and reveal their pistils — which, once dried, become the saffron threads we use as a
Winemaking at Podere Il Casale
How to transfor grapes into wine between technique and nature Winemaking is the moment when the work of the harvest meets the cellar: it is the process that transforms freshly hand-picked grapes into wine, enhancing their aromas, structure, and personality. At Podere
The Birth of Podere Il Casale’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
With the arrival of autumn, the landscape takes on new colors. In our fields, one of the most anticipated moments of the year begins: the olive harvest. It is a time filled with rich aromas, hands at work, and ancient traditions
Olive Oil Bruschetta
The Most Delicious and Simple Recipe in the World! “Bread drizzled with olive oil” — it could also be the best, or at least the most common, in Tuscany. Of course, its flavor depends entirely on the olive oil you use. During the
The Journey of the Olives to Pressing
September and October are not just months of harvest at Podere Il Casale: even the olives in our fields experience a decisive moment in their cycle. It’s the beginning of ripening, and this year the first harvest will take place at
FROM THE SUMMER HARVEST TO THE FLAVORS OF AUTUMN
With the arrival of autumn, the organic vegetable garden at Podere Il Casale transforms, revealing the authentic rhythm of the seasons. Eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes—the undisputed stars of summer—make way for autumn vegetables, ready to bring new flavors and colors to
AN ANCIENT AND MODERN TREASURE: FLAXSEEDS
At Podere Il Casale, summer brought with it the flax harvest, a crop that has accompanied human agricultural history for centuries and that we now rediscover for its extraordinary versatility. After harvesting in our fields, the tiny seeds contained within the