Il Borgo
Rooted in place and time
An immersive Tuscan escape
From Etruscan origins to medieval foundations, and from noble residence to thoughtful restoration, the Borgo reflects a tradition of care, craftsmanship, and gentle continuity with the land. Today, Borgo Pignano Volterra Tuscany is a countryside retreat of quiet beauty that offers a way of life shaped by place and time.
Pools and hills
At Borgo Pignano Volterra Tuscany, moments of stillness unfold by the water.
Gracefully carved from the shell of an ancient limestone quarry — the same stone that once found its way into Volterra’s Porta dell’Arco and shaped our own estate — the heated infinity pool perch elegantly along the hillside beneath the villa, gazing out over the timeless Tuscan landscape.
For families, a separate children’s pool offers a safe and joyful space, while the lap pool provides a quiet retreat for those seeking more purposeful movement.
A story that continues, part of the land and life here.
Today a peaceful retreat, Borgo Pignano Volterra Tuscany traces its roots to Etruscan times. First documented in 1139, just before the building of San Bartolomeo Apostolo, the estate has appeared on maps for centuries—some now housed in the Vatican and the Uffizi.
Rival families engaged in violent disputes over Tuscan territories for centuries, it was not until the late seventeenth century that a degree of peace settled over the province. Then the Incontri family purchased the estate, and Marchese Ludovico, whose name is inscribed on the main villa, transformed a simple farmstead into a grand country seat.
Like other large Italian estates the upkeep of Borgo Pignano Volterra came from the rents paid by tenant farmers. The dutifully maintained books, with careful gothic script, offer a glimpse of the barebones existence of the peasant families.
The estate survived World War II largely unscathed, although shell damage is still visible on the church walls.
During the 1950s, the local community, which before 1939 had consisted of around 100 people, dwindled as Italian industrialization accelerated. The property passed through various hands until, about twenty-five years ago, the current owners began a painstaking restoration of the buildings and rejuvenation of the gardens and surrounding acreage.
Today, Borgo Pignano Volterra Tuscany is more comfortable and productive than ever, and has attracted a clientele that delights in an atmosphere where tweets and texts seem far away and the use of cellphones in public spaces is politely discouraged.
Sustainability
Living with nature
Borgo Pignano Volterra Tuscany’s commitment to sustainability, recognized with Green Globe certification in 2021, is woven into every aspect of the estate. Restorations honor tradition, using natural, local materials, while innovative practices—like Tuscany’s first swales system, renewable energy, and rainwater-fed gardens—ensure the land continues to thrive for generations to come.
Echoes of time, inspired by art
Borgo Pignano Volterra welcomes art as part of its living heritage, with works that mirror the estate’s rhythm and its enduring ties to Tuscany.
La Collezione Italiana
