Giovanni Stella: crafting extraordinary wines at one belvedere

About Giovanni Stella Giovanni Stella, who everybody calls Gio, helps make the best possible wine from One Belvedere’s grapes. He studied Viticulture and Winemaking when in high school in Siena and later at Florence University. Gio has been working since a very young age in prestigious wineries in various wine-producing regions around the world and […]

A guide to taste the flavors of the maurino olive

The Maurino olive, originating from the picturesque region of Tuscany, Italy, is a remarkable olive tree variety known for its exceptional qualities. This self-sterile olive tree is a favored pollinator and often requires the presence of companion trees such as Frantoio, Leccino, or Pendolino. With its small yet abundant fruit, the Maurino olive offers a […]

Meet Marco Castagna: the agriculture team head

About Marco Castagna Marco Castgna is a lover of nature who has decided to dedicate his life to preserving it. He has been working with passion in the agricultural field for over twenty years. Both his work and his hobbies see him spend most of his time outdoors. Between mountain biking, gardening, spearfishing and beekeeping, […]

The importance of leccino olive in tuscany

Farmers in Tuscany, Italy have been cultivating the Leccino olive for centuries, turning it into a cherished treasure found in the region’s rolling hills. Its delicate flavor and aroma have made it a prized ingredient in Tuscan cuisine and a symbol of the region’s rich cultural heritage. From the gnarled trunks of the olive trees […]

Meet Marco Nardini – Embracing nature’s wisdom in agriculture

About Marco Nardini I am an agronomist working with regenerative agriculture.I bring innovation and adaptation to climate crisis in a 1000 hectares of historic winery in Chianti Classico as sustainability manager. With my company Agro Metrica, I design agro-eco-systems capable of increasing soil fertility and water availability in Italy, Denmark and Morocco. When did you […]

What exactly is permaculture?

There are many new methods for sustainability, but could permaculture be the most beneficial way to live and manage your business?Nature is undeniably powerful; it can heal itself and provide a diverse range of resources for life on Earth. The global population continues to rise, and factors such as industrialization and urbanization have resulted in […]

What exactly is agroecology?

Agroecology refers to a holistic farming approach that emphasizes the use of natural processes and systems to produce food. To maintain soil fertility and protect biodiversity, agroecology employs techniques such as cover crops, composting, and intercropping rather than synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This approach contributes to the development of a self-sustaining system that benefits not […]