Il Borro Throughout History
Ancient roots
The origins of Il Borro date back to Roman times, when a fortress stood here in strategic position. During the Middle Ages, the territory was contested between Arezzo and Florence, until it became the property of the Dal Borro family in 1254. After a period under the Florentine Republic, the family regained possession of the castle in 1644, along with the marquis title. In 1823, Il Borro passed to Count Della Torre Hoffer Valsassina, who revitalized agricultural activity and improved the lives of the rural communities. In 1903, the estate was purchased by Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoia and, in the mid-1950s, it was inherited by Duke Amedeo of Aosta. Finally, in 1993, Il Borro was acquired by Ferruccio Ferragamo, who initiated its rebirth through a meticulous restoration project, respectful of tradition, the landscape, and sustainability.
Architectural Restoration
Ferruccio Ferragamo was guided by a philosophy rooted in restoring the hamlet to its former glory, honouring his role as a temporary guardian of such a unique and special world. Thus began a passionate restoration project, first fo-cusing on the medieval village and its historic buildings, and later extending to the agricultural estate. Every interven-tion was entrusted to local artisans, in full respect of architectural traditions and the surrounding landscape, with the aim of revealing the village’s authentic soul. The suites in the medieval hamlet, the Aie del Borro, the exclusive pri-vate villas, and the three Tuscan farmhouses dedicated to agritourism all coexist in harmony, united by a common thread: the bond between memory and authenticity. It is here that Ferruccio Ferragamo chose to live and bring his family together, turning a personal dream into a shared vision of beauty, deeply rooted in the land and spirit of this unique territory.
Environmental Restoration
With the purchase of Il Borro, Ferruccio Ferragamo also became the owner of the surrounding land, which had been cultivated as orchards for decades. In 1995, an ambitious project began to take shape, one that combined passion, identity, and deep respect for the territory. Following a careful study of the terroir, new vineyards were planted and existing grape varieties were restored, following right from the start the principles of organic farming. In 2011, the formal conversion process began, culminating in 2015 with official organic certification. This marked an important milestone, the result of a conscious choice: to abandon the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in favour of a sustainable agricultural model that today is an integral part of Il Borro’s identity.
Il Borro Expands: the addition of Vitereta
In 2019, Il Borro wrote an important chapter in its history with the acquisition of the historic Vitereta estate, a neigh-bouring property. This milestone marked a moment of growth and consolidation, doubling the vineyard area of the Estate. Thanks to the integration of Vitereta, with its 40 hectares of vineyards, 150 hectares of arable land, and its own winery, Il Borro has been able to further enhance the richness of native grape varieties such as Sangiovese, alongside the great classics of the tradition like Chardonnay.
Il Borro meets Montalcino
In 2024, the Ferragamo family chose to expand their presence in the historic Brunello di Montalcino appellation by acquiring Azienda Agricola Pinino, founded in 1874 and one of the pioneering estates in the Consortium. The acquisition of Pinino represented an extraordinary opportunity for Il Borro to preserve and promote a tradition of enological excellence in in one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. The style the estate has chosen for Pinino’s wines aims to reflect the elegance and complexity of Sangiovese, respecting its essence and with particular attention to what makes this grape variety so special.
