Borgo San Vincenzo, Tuscany’s newest luxury boutique hotel named for the patron saint of winemaking, has officially opened its doors. The 18th-century borgo (village) sits in Southern Tuscany’s countryside in the Vino Nobile vineyards in Montepulciano.
Originally built 1780, Borgo San Vincenzo offers a wide variety of sophisticated wine-driven experiences, UNESCO-protected vistas, and a “fresh take on a traditional Tuscan design.” The opening, according to Shannon Kircher, founder of Borgo San Vincenzo, marks the end of a year-long restoration project, which brought in local architects, designers and artisans to create the updated space.
The hotel’s 21 luxury studios and suites are curated based on their property location and are well-suited for a variety of travelers, including couples and families. The Methusaleh deluxe studios are equipped with a king-sized bed, a sitting area and expanded living spaces; the hotel’s one-bedroom Imperial suites offer a full separate living room; Balthazar suites offer the most spacious setups and can be connected through the balconies for couples or families traveling together; Borgo’s only two-bedroom suite, the Nebuchadnezzar, offers a covered outdoor patio. Guests can expect exposed brick walls, wood ceiling beams and accents, and ceramic floor tiles. Modern furniture is mixed with old and new décor elements.
Focused on offering personalized experiences, Borgo San Vincenzo’s experiences team help guests have access to distinct wineries for a Vino Nobile and Brunello Wine Tour with a stop in Pienza and lunch, visit wineries in neighboring Umbria, taste organic olive oil and pecorino cheese at family-owned farms, learn pasta and pizza making, enjoy dinner at family-owned trattorias, go truffle hunting in the forest, discover the UNESCO-protected Val d’Orcia, hilltop towns and tour the region by foot, horse, e-bike, Vespa or by hot air balloon.
The hotel’s restaurant offers Tuscan classics with an international twist, while The Flying Monk Bar serves classic and craft cocktails, wine flights, aperitivo and late-night tipples. The Winemakers’ Bar is Borgo’s outdoor bar for wine tasting experiences. Guests can also participate in on-site wine education and cocktail-making classes. Additional guest amenities include The Library, a relaxing space to cozy up with a book or a glass of wine; a pool deck to soak up the Tuscan sun; and an outdoor terrace with a fire pit to enjoy the evenings in Tuscany.
Deal: To celebrate its opening, the hotel is offering guests an extended stay in the Tuscan countryside with 20 percent off stays of seven nights or more available in the room category of their choice throughout the year. For more information or to book a reservation, visit borgosanvincenzo.com or contact [email protected].