Vignamaggio: A Renaissance Estate Reimagined
Tucked between the rolling hills of Florence and Siena, where cypress trees line winding roads and vineyards ripple toward the horizon, lies a place where the past and present meet in perfect harmony: Il Borgo di Vignamaggio. This historic estate, with over 600 years of heritage, has evolved into one of Tuscany’s most enchanting destinations – a celebration of beauty, tradition, and refined festivity. A legacy of elegance Vignamaggio’s roots run deep. Over the centuries, its grounds have hosted medieval commanders, visionary artists, noble families, and famed intellectuals. The estate’s former owner, Count Bino Sanminiatelli, was renowned for hosting dazzling soirées that drew royalty, creatives, and luminaries of 20th-century society to Chianti. That legacy of celebration lives on today – elevated, refined, and reimagined. The rebirth of Il Borgo In 2015, the team behind Vignamaggio undertook a bold restoration project, breathing life back into Vitigliano di Sopra, a once-abandoned villa. Over seven years, ivy was peeled from walls, pigeons politely shown the door, and a vision took shape: a destination dedicated entirely to the art of celebration. The result is Il Borgo, an elegant blend of timeless charm and contemporary design where every detail, from hand-crafted Tuscan furniture to
