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 Those who come here, following the via Francigena, a route which dates way back to the time of the pilgrims, have the pleasant surprise of finding themselves in a peaceful, almost uncontaminated, setting. The delightful hill landscape that lies before them alternates the perfectly aligned centuries-old arrangement of vineyards with olive groves and flourishing oaks and Holm-oaks, inhabited by the typical wildlife of the area (wild boars, pheasants, hares...). The presence of man, his houses and the farming estates scattered across this piece of Siennese countryside, bears the unmistakable imprint of hospitality beyond compare, as only that germinated from hardworking farming tradition can be. |
 Yes_ working the land: evidence of that proverbial balance between spirit and earth, which everyone claims can be felt all around in this area! This was how the name of the Estate, Casa alle Vacche - nineteenth century reference to the stalls used to house hardworking, tireless and gentle cows -, was chosen to evoke the productive features of our genealogy and, at the same time, to characterize the natural tendency towards simplicity and good humor, typical of our extended, and in no way blazoned family. |
 For as long as can be remembered, we Ciappi, parents, daughters-in-law, sons and their children - each with a specific role, yet harmonized together in a sort of complementary rural arrangement - have dedicated our efforts to achieving the aim of conveying qualitative excellency to our noble products, to the genuine receptive nature of the farm: first and foremost to our wines and to the consequent activities, such as distribution and tasting, but also to offering extra-virgin olive oil and farmhouse holidays. |
 The Farm's "figures" have an importance all of their own which is, however, relative. While it's true that the activities of Casa alle Vacche are carried out in 20 hectares of vineyards with excellent exposure, 3 hectares of olive groves, 7 hectares of seed crops and 10 hectares of woodland; while its true that the cellars are equipped with the latest technological equipment, integrated with traditional wine making tools; it's also true that the simple listing of this information isn't sufficient to properly illustrate the pursuit of the aim to achieve quality, our tenacity, our sights set on something which goes far beyond just observing the rules and regulations established by the Denomination of Origin. |
 The personality, body and soul of our wines can be much better explained by verifying - in person if possible - their gradual and impassioned development, their distant origins: a "family" oriented concept of the vineyard; meticulous and selective care of the grapes; dedication to cultivation, conditioned by low yields, simply due to the decision to avoid using pesticides and other chemical substances; loving attention to every stage of the grape harvest and the wine making process... |
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