The Literary Connections
Graham Greene Many people ask us about whether we are related to Graham Greene the author. Yes- he is Graham’s uncle (they were named after the sa...
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A Brief History of Potentino
The first document to mention the Castello di Potentino is dated 1042. It then belonged to a certain Count Pietrone or Pepone. However, the origina...
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By becoming a PVP member you will be helping to maintain traditions for future generations – traditions that have played an essential role in formi...
Read moreA Unique Microclimate And Geography
Potentino lies in a sheltered valley farmed since Etruscan times. It is home to centuries-old olive trees and some early examples of the Sangiovese...
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By becoming a PVP member you will be helping to maintain traditions for future generations – traditions that have played an essential role in formi...
Read moreOur Goal – to create a biodiversity ‘fortress’ for the future
The Potentino Valley Project (PVP) is designed to support the environment surrounding Castello di Potentino through conservation and agriculture. L...
Read moreThe Potentino Valley Project And Community Supported Agriculture
The creation of the PVP is a means of gathering support and creating a wider community to regenerate agricultural traditions around the Amiata. The...
Read moreWalking Tours
Walking through the Tuscan countryside is one of the best ways to enter the landscape- see the countryside, forage for wild greens as you walk thro...
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Tuscany's windy roads can make travelling even what seem short distances more strenuous than one might imagine- but the distances are often well wo...
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