Badia a Coltibuono opens its doors to an important moment of reflection.
On Sunday, October 12 at 6:00 p.m., in the historic refectory, there will be the presentation of the book “ARE WE FREE? – Resistance and Liberation in the Arno Valley: generational stories and memories”, published by I libri di Mompracem and written as a collective project by Enzo Brogi, Arlo Bigazzi, Giuseppe Giachi, Sergio Traquandi, Giampiero Bigazzi, Giorgio Torricelli, and Stefano Beccastrini.

In the same context, the volume “L’urne de’ forti. A twentieth-century story of miners, soldiers, and partisans”, published by ExCogita and written by Stefano Beccastrini, will also be presented. The book is dedicated to the partisan Franco Stucchi Prinetti.

Afterward, those who wish may take part in a buffet aperitif featuring local products and a glass of our wine, at a cost of €20 per person.

For information/reservations: reception@coltibuono.com

It was a busy weekend with the Eroica cycling race that traversed the Chianti roads, but also with the large group of hikers who participated in the “Eroici a Piedi 2025” food and wine excursion, organized by the “Radici del Chianti” association.

The meeting point was the Coltibuono Outpost, followed by a visit to the monumental Badia a Coltibuono grounds with a buffet and wine from the estate.

We were delighted to have been able to share the beauty of Badia a Coltibuono with the guests, organizers, and participants of the “Eroici a Piedi 2025” event.

link: Radici del Chianti

Photo credits: Radici in Chianti APS (https://www.radicinchianti.org)

A great start!
Horta, the Festival of Agricultural Biodiversity, was enthusiastically welcomed by hundreds of people who gathered in the large meadow of L’Avamposto at Badia a Coltibuono, where stalls of local producers, children’s games, and food stands had been set up. The event also featured moments of reflection and dialogue on the importance of safeguarding biodiversity, alternating with excursions and recreational activities.

In ancient Rome—and even earlier among the Etruscans—Horta was considered a protective deity of cultivated fields. It may well have been worshipped in the Etrusco-Roman settlement of Cetamura, located in the woods of Badia a Coltibuono.

This festival was an opportunity to reconnect with the deep roots of the relationship between humankind and nature.

The success of the initiative rewards the efforts of the Radici del Chianti Association which, in collaboration with the Philharmonic Society of Gaiole and the association La Racchetta, organized Horta to raise public awareness on a highly relevant issue: the protection of animal and plant heritage through sustainable practices that preserve environmental balance. These are themes deeply embedded in the historical legacy of Badia a Coltibuono.

The festival was sponsored by the municipalities of Gaiole in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Greve in Chianti, and Cavriglia.

From Badia a Coltibuono, heartfelt thanks go to the organizers and participants of this first edition of Horta.

We look forward to sharing the scents and aromas of Badia a Coltibuono wines with you.

Winter, marked by low but never excessively harsh temperatures, followed by a cool spring, allowed for a regular vegetative cycle. Spring rains also ensured good water reserves. The summer days, enriched by noticeable temperature variations at night, encouraged a balanced ripening of the grape clusters, which now appear healthy and well-formed. This result was made possible thanks also to the constant care of the vineyards, cultivated according to the principles of organic farming.
Meanwhile, in the cellar, we are preparing to welcome the first grapes. As every year, we have already started the fermentation process: a few quintals of grapes of impeccable quality have been set to ferment, developing a population of active indigenous yeasts ready to accompany the winemaking.
From the harvest now just around the corner, we expect not only a good quantity of fruit but, above all, an exceptionally high level of quality.
With these conditions, we eagerly await the moment when the fragrance of must from our Chianti Classico will soon spread through the cellar!

Thirty years ago, Bernardo Bertolucci offered the world a sensual, delicate, and profound glimpse into Tuscany and adolescence withStealing Beauty (Io ballo da sola). Rolling hills, cypress trees, olive groves, and vineyards became the backdrop—and symbol—of freedom, discovery, and desire in a film that has left a lasting mark on the collective imagination. In the golden light of Chianti Classico, among Renaissance villas and age-old silences, a new icon was born: Liv Tyler.

To honor this masterpiece, a special screening was held in Piazza del Campo, in Siena, at the heart of a region now a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status. On stage, alongside the director and the audience, stood Academy Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons, one of the film’s stars, who fondly recalled his connection to Tuscany:
“It’s one of the most beautiful places in the world: mild climate, great cuisine, extraordinary wines. I drink Italian wine—often Chianti Classico. And among the labels I love, of course, is Badia a Coltibuono.“

On the day of the screening, Jeremy Irons, accompanied by his wife Sinéad Cusack, returned to Badia a Coltibuono, where he was warmly welcomed by Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti, with whom he shares a long-standing friendship. A simple family lunch within the ancient walls of the Abbey renewed an affectionate and authentic bond, built on mutual respect, admiration, and shared memories. The convivial gathering also included actors Roberto Zibetti and Ignazio Oliva, producer Jeremy Thomas, Valentina Ricciardelli of the Bernardo Bertolucci Foundation, and Cosima Spender with Valerio Bonelli.

An unexpected declaration of love and a visit that deeply honors us. Because wine—when it is born from a genuine place, from a millenary history and a cultural vision—has the power to transcend time, the screen, and the heart.

7:00 PM: Winery tour and a glass of sparkling wine with schiacciata

8:00 PM: Communal dinner at the Restaurant with tasting menu

Meat-Based Menu 75 €

AMUSE BOUCHE

Fried Talla pecorino with mandarin mustard

Cetamura Bianco or Chill-Ya-Jolo

STARTER

Beef Tartare

Chianti Classico 2022

FIRST COURSE

Homemade pici with “aglione” garlic and aged cheese sauce

Chianti Classico Riserva 2020

MAIN COURSE

Roast suckling pig “porchetta-style” with herb-roasted vegetables

Montebello 2019

DESSERT

Vin Santo di Coltibuono ice cream

Vin Santo 2015

Coffee

Vegetarian Menu 65 €

AMUSE BOUCHE

Fried Talla pecorino with mandarin mustard

Cetamura Bianco or Chill-Ya-Jolo

STARTER

Panzanella with tomato coulis

Chianti Classico 2022

FIRST COURSE

Homemade pici with “aglione” garlic and aged cheese sauce

Chianti Classico Riserva 2020

MAIN COURSE

Soy eggplant Parmigiana

Montebello 2019

DESSERT

Vin Santo di Coltibuono ice cream

Vin Santo 2015

Coffee

Reservation required with choice of meat or vegetarian menu

10% discount on wine purchases from our shop for all participants

Info and Reservation: restaurant.booking@coltibuono.com Tel. (+39) 0577 74481 int. 232