"Le Cerinaie" organic farm is proud of its production of organic saffron, without the use of fungicides and weed-killers that are not used in the surrounding fields either. This ensures that the many qualities of this valuable herb remain unharmed.    

The word “saffron” comes from Greek word for "thread" alluding to the shape of its stigma. For centuries it has been considered a powerful aphrodisiac: in the Middle East pregnant women used to apply it near their navel to ensure an easy childbirth.

Crocus Sativus, the Latin name for saffron, is a rich source of carotenoids, excellent antioxidants because of the content of crocin that also makes it red and gives it its smell of iodine. It also contains vitamins B1 and B2, essential for growth and for the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. It is also known for its beneficial properties: it aids digestion and is used as a painkiller for the treatment of period pains.

There are about two hundred species of orchids in Italy many of them growing wild in Tuscany. Many of them need a mild climate and uncontaminated soil to grow and can be found all over the organic farm of “Le Cerinaie”- confirmation from Mother Nature herself that respect for the environment is of vital importance.