Farm Products
Chestnuts, grains, wine, and seasonal harvests from our 20 hectares
Beyond our renowned olive oil, Podere Il Poggio produces a variety of crops that reflect the agricultural diversity of traditional Tuscan farming. Each product carries the character of our land and the wisdom of generations.
Chestnuts
Our chestnut woods are part of Tuscany's gastronomic heritage. For centuries after the year 800 a.c., chestnuts were the "bread of the poor", a staple food that sustained mountain and hill communities through long winters.
Each autumn, we harvest these sweet nuts using methods unchanged for generations. Whether roasted over an open fire, boiled and preserved, or ground into flour for traditional recipes like castagnaccio, our chestnuts connect us to centuries of Tuscan culinary tradition.
- • Roasted chestnuts (caldarroste)
- • Chestnut flour for cakes and bread
- • Preserved in honey or syrup
- • Castagnaccio (traditional chestnut cake)
Grains
Our grain fields continue the crop rotation practices of the traditional mezzadria system. We cultivate heritage varieties adapted to our soil and climate: the same types of wheat and grains that have grown here for centuries.
The golden fields transform with the seasons: vibrant green in spring, amber waves in summer, and finally the harvest that has defined rural Tuscan life since time immemorial. These grains contribute not only to our farm's productivity but also to that iconic Tuscan landscape of rolling hills.
- • Heritage grain varieties
- • Traditional crop rotation
- • Sustainable farming methods
- • Minimal intervention agriculture
House Wine
Our small vineyard produces vino della casa, house wine for family use and to share with guests. This continues the tradition that every Tuscan farm should have its own wine, reflecting the unique character of its terroir.
The vines grow on hillside slopes where drainage and sun exposure are ideal. While we don't produce commercially, each vintage captures that year's growing season and embodies the authentic farm-to-table spirit of Podere Il Poggio.
- • Produced for family and guests
- • Traditional hillside vineyard
- • Reflects each year's character
- • Paired with farm meals
Seasonal Produce
Throughout the year, our kitchen gardens and orchards produce vegetables, herbs, and fruits that vary with the seasons. This biodiversity isn't just agricultural practice: it's a connection to the natural rhythms that have always defined life at Podere Il Poggio.
From spring artichokes to summer tomatoes, autumn squashes to winter greens, our produce follows nature's calendar. Guests often enjoy these seasonal treasures prepared simply, the way Tuscan cooks have done for generations.
- • Spring: artichokes, fava beans, peas
- • Summer: tomatoes, zucchini, basil
- • Autumn: pumpkins, grapes, chestnuts
- • Winter: kale, cabbage, root vegetables
The Farm-to-Table Experience
When you stay at Podere Il Poggio, you're not just visiting a farm: you're experiencing a way of life where food comes directly from the land around you. Our products aren't commodities; they're the result of careful stewardship, seasonal patience, and methods refined over generations.
We're happy to share our harvests with guests, whether it's a bottle of estate olive oil to take home, seasonal produce for your apartment kitchen, or simply the knowledge of where real food comes from and how it's traditionally grown.
Availability: Our farm products are available seasonally and in limited quantities based on each harvest. Guests can inquire about purchasing olive oil, chestnuts (in season), and other products directly from the farm.
Experience the Harvest
Stay with us and taste the authentic flavors of Tuscan agriculture