The company name, Casa alle Vacche (Home to the Cows), is a historical reference that immediately arouses curiosity. In the 1800’s the area where the company buildings stand today, and in particular the oldest building, were used as stables for the cows that used to haul the wagons and work the fields. The typical vaulted ceiling with exposed brickwork on the ground floor of the old building is evidence of this. In addition to the history of the estate, the name evokes the simplicity, naturalness, effort and hard work of a family of winemakers. The Ciappi family, always winemakers, are 100% Tuscan. For generations the Ciappi family has dedicated love and passion to the cultivation of the land and the production of wine and olive oil. The whole family is involved in the company’s activities, each with a specific role; a source of pride and satisfaction to Silvano, the grandfather, who passed it on to his sons, Fernando and Lorenzo. The farm which has been awarded the Agriqualità by the Tuscan Region, uses integrated cultivation techniques in respect of the environment and of natural balance. The character, heart and soul of the wines are explained by their birth in the distant past; a family concept of the vineyard, the attention dedicated at every stage: from the care and harvest of the grapes, and culminating in the winemaking. In recent years, the family is focusing mainly on native vines, a “return to origins” where ancient cultures meet modern technology.