Category: Mary Shea

Episode 71: Coronavirus Impact

3/14/2020

Jacopo Di Battista & Mary Shea

Coronavirus has a significant impact all over the world. Our friends in Tuscany are not immune to what is going on, and for all practical purposes, tourism has come to a complete halt throughout the country.

Many of our friends who you have heard on this podcast are directly affected both professionally and personally. Now is the time to listen to them and learn how you can help right now and in the future.

Jacopo Di Battista and Mary Shea help run their family estate Querceto Di Castellina. The agriturismo is supposed to be getting ready for the busy season, but the pandemic has forced cancelations for March, April, and even into May. They are worried, but optimistic at the same time.

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SUPPORTING ITALY

There are no limits to the devasting economic effects the outbreak of the virus has had on Italian businesses.

We encourage you to show your support not only for us at Querceto, but for our friends and colleagues all over Italy.

In solidarity, we encourage you to drink Italian wines, buy Italian foods, treat yourself or a loved one to a hand-crafted Italian artisanal good or book a future trip to Italy when everyone can travel freely and safely.

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Episode 56: dinner in the vineyard

7/7/2018

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Tucked away in the hills outside of Castellina in Chianti is one of our favorite places to visit when we are in Tuscany. It's a family run estate called Querceto di Castellina. Our love affair with the estate started when we stayed on the property in 2011, and it is one of the stops on the Total Tuscany Experience.

Lunch and Wine Tasting

The buildings on the property date back centuries. The winery has been sustainable since 1998, and it has been certified organic since 2012. In our book, Querceto di Castellina is certified awesome! Not only does it produce amazing, the Matriarch of the family, Laura cooks incredible Tuscan dishes that are simply to die for.

Antipast at Querceto

Mary Shea, the Marketing Director at Querceto di Castellina, is always looking for new ways for visitors to enjoy the estate and the Tuscan countryside. A couple of years ago a corporate client asked if they could have a large dinner in the vineyard. It had never been done at the property before, Mary and her team pulled it off without a hitch. That experience got Mary thinking, why not make it a regular affair so more people can enjoy the experience.

Vineyard Dinner

Perfectly Set Table

If you can't make it to one of the vineyard dinners, there is no need to worry. Querceto di Castellina has so much to offer, there really is a picture to take in every direction you look. There are also plenty of spaces to sit back, relax, and take in the Tuscan countryside.
From wine tastings, lunch, cooking classes, and apartments that sleep anywhere from 1 to 10; Querceto di Castellina really is the epitome of Tuscan authenticity and hospitality.

Picture Perfect

Cellar Tour

Taking In The Views

Now This Is Living!

Are you ready to visit? Your trip is already planned, join us on the Total Tuscany Experience September 29-October 6, 2018.

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Planning on going to Tuscany but don't know where to start? We can help! Email us atinfo@totaltuscany.com and we will work one-on-one with you to help plan and coordinate the perfect trip.

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Episode 48: mary Shea from Querceto Di Castellina

6/18/2016

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Aerial View of Querceto Di Castallina

When it comes to tourism in Tuscany, Querceto Di Castellina has what I call the holy trinity for visitors.

Great Location
Fantastic Food & Wine
Affordability

We stayed on the estate a couple of years ago for a full week; the picturesque setting remains embedded in our memories, and when we are drinking a bottle of Chianti Classico it's easy to imagine ourselves on the estates large terrace overlooking the vineyard.

If you are a regular listener to the Total Tuscany Podcast, you know that we've talked about Querceto before, way back on Episode #3 with Jacopo di Battista. While traveling to the United States to promote the wines of Querceto, Jacopo met the love this life, Mary Shea. Having done consulting work in the food and wine industry, Mary knew a good wine when she tasted it. However, we aren't quite sure if that was prerequisite to getting the first date but I'm sure it didn't hurt.

After a long distance courtship, Mary has moved to Tuscany to be the Marketing Director for Querceto. She manages the brand from a social and visual aspect, but Mary also makes sure the hospitality and service you get when visiting Querceto are second to none. It's no secret that tourism in Tuscany is very competitive and visitors looking for a unique and memorable experience.

Vintages of Querceto

Querceto is a family owned Agriturismo and the wines produced on the estate are certified organic. Currently, there are five different vintages produced at the farm that dates back to the 14th century.

L' aura Chianti Classico
Furtivo Igt Toscana Rosato
Sei Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Podalirio Igt Toscana
Livia Igt Toscana (White)

The estate also produces olive oil and Grappa di Chianti Classico
affinata in Barriques.

For us, the best part about Querceto is not the wine. Don't get me wrong they taste amazing! But as you can tell from our podcast, we LOVE Tuscany, and it was Querceto that made it feel like home. There are ten apartments on location that sleep anywhere from two people up to six. You can stay here a night, a week, a month, or even longer. If we had our way, we would have never left.

Enjoy this podcast and when you are planning your next trip to Tuscany make sure to visit Querceto Di Castellina. Until then, follow them on social media by clicking the following links.

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Total Tuscany Podcast

Episode 71: Coronavirus Impact

Stay In Touch WitH Us

Support Querceto Di Castellina and Its Employees

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April 3rd with promo code QUERCETOLOVE

Episode 56: dinner in the vineyard

Episode 48: mary Shea from Querceto Di Castellina

Social Querceto

Total Tuscany

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Total Tuscany Podcast

Episode 71: Coronavirus Impact

Stay In Touch WitH Us

Support Querceto Di Castellina and Its Employees

Free Global Shipping until April 3rd with promo code QUERCETOLOVE

Episode 56: dinner in the vineyard

Episode 48: mary Shea from Querceto Di Castellina

Social Querceto

Total Tuscany

Categories

Free Global Shipping until
April 3rd with promo code QUERCETOLOVE