Borgo Scopeto Relais has stunning views of the city of Siena, a gem of a city known for the abundance of its art and traditions. A corner of paradise with views over the Mangia Tower and the cathedral’s belfry which, together with the rolling Chianti hills, create a setting of luminous beauty.
HISTORY
Scopeto was a meeting place for those who accepted the new ideas and, after being involved in the hostilities that led to the fall of the flourishing Medici Republic and, with Fausto Sozzini, became the hub of the new theological conferences.
The earliest suspicion of heresies date back to 1558 and led to a inquisition involving all the members of the family. And so the tower and the other buildings on the large square are linked to this family, to whom owed the first transformation of the villa in Scopeto and in particular the Medieval bridge house and the adjacent unit.
The rectangular tower sill has the original base and the robust slanted defensive wall while the upper level underwent various modifications with the exception of the northern side with the lowered arched windows and the archers’ windows at the top.
Other buildings, used for the farm, overlook the square and both inside and outside they have maintained their original character with each of the rooms and areas showing their original uses which were dictated more by a patriarchal rather than a modern style of agriculture.
During the most recent restoration some of the rooms in the villa were frescoed with skilfully-applied 17th and 18th-century floral decorations.
Borgo Scopeto has 58 elegant rooms with all modern comforts which have lost none of their original 14th-century charm.
All the rooms are different. Some have an independent entrance and overlook the gardens.
Others have stunning views of Siena’s countryside or of the charming little village, and make guests feel they have stepped back into the Middle Ages.
In the "La Tinaia" restaurant, in the old cellars of the Borgo, each detail contributes to create a romantic atmosphere. The furnishings and the decor blend into the typical Sienese style of the premises.
And the menu is a delight of genuine local and regional flavours with traditional recipes presented with an original twist on flavours.
Made from Moraiolo, Leccino and Frantoio olives. It has a deep green colour, luminous reflections and a fragrant aroma of mature olives with a savoury and slightly piquant flavor and aromatic notes of dried fruit.
Like the best Extravirgin oils it is easy to digest, dietetic and has an acidity of less than 0.2%.
In the old cellar of the village you find the romantic and welcoming La Tinaia Restaurant where the chef offers its creative version of the best local and regional recipes.
Guests can on request visit the winery, the cellar and the large olive grove of the Relais located a few kilometers and participate to wine and food tastings.
In order to maintain the links with the past and with traditions Borgo Scopeto has preserved the estate’s uniqueness by developing the production of wines.
Wine tastings can be organized in the hotel, in the lovely rooms in the tower, or in the ancient cistern, built to collect rain water, which is now a showcase for the wines and olive oils.
It is also possible to book visits and tastings for groups and individuals at the Borgo Scopeto winery which is just 5 minutes from the Relais, not only to taste wines but also to find out how they are produced.
Borgo Scopeto is a winery on some 500 hectares in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga in the province of Siena and located in the historical area that produces Chianti Classico wines.
The vineyards belonging to the company cover 70 hectares.
For the most part of Sangiovese wines, which are used in the production of the Chianti Classico.
On the land there are also 5,000 olive trees from which D.O.P. Chianti Classico Extravirigin is produced olive oil.
Borgo Scopeto Relax has an elegant and intimate Wellness Centre. Step inside, leave all your cares behind and let yourself be enveloped by the magical atmosphere. This charming residence is set in the green Tuscan countryside. The estate has produced olive oil for centuries and has own cosmetic line which uses natural products like oil, wine and honey.
Wellness at Borgo Scopeto Relax is inspired by the fruits of the earth which become refined beauty products.
Bunches of grapes are pressed and the juice, which is part of the culture, has an intense flavor that delights the palate and the senses.
Recent studies on cosmetics have shown that grapes are a precious beauty elixir thanks to the fruity acids that help to combat the signs of time, rejuvenating and rivitalizing the skin.
The Borgo Scopeto Relax cosmetic line consists of a series of products that have been studied and produced for guests.
And for true sportsmen and women who like to keep in form even on holidays there is a bright and welcoming gym with Technogym equipment.
Gentle massage that helps to loosen the muscles and has a draining effect.
The two outdoor swimming pools are the ideal choice for anyone seeking peace and quiet and who want to enjoy the sea-water.
The Wellness Centre in the Borgo Scopeto Relax is elegant and intimate.
Time is a hard master, but at the Borgo Scopeto Relax you can make the best of it by spending some of your precious time being pampered.
The “Nettare degli Dei” (Nectar of the Gods) treatment uses marc, transforming the fruits of the earth into a precious beauty elixir.
Enjoy the sunset from the rolling Chianti hills, while strolling around the village or relaxing beside the swimming pool: these are some of the favourite pastimes of clients who delight in the feeling that time here moves at a different pace.
And for those who want a more active holiday there is a choice of exciting activities to choose from.
THE SECRET GARDEN
There are boundless vineyards, olive groves and holm oak forests around the villa and the Erica Scoparia, the shrub used to make brushes, and which gave the place its name, still grows wild in the environs.
The village also has a typical 18th-century garden, the Roccolo, with age-old miniature oaks and rare plants, another example of that perfect harmony between man and the environment which is typical of the Tuscan countryside.
The Roccolo dates back to the 18th century, and was initially an open aviary, where the falcons used for hunting were trained.
At the time hunting with birds of prey was considered a noble art and had it roots in the Middle Ages when the Emperor Frederick II of Swabia wrote his “De arte venandi cum avibus”.
From the Borgo Scopeto you can discover delightful and exciting places and landscapes.
Just 15 minutes from Borgo Scopeto you can rent go-karts and organize races for incentive events and corporate groups.
As well as being an immense open-air museum of exceptional artistic and natural beauty Tuscany is also home to many outlets.
The hotel has two fast-surface tennis court, guests have complimentary use of racquets and can buy tennis balls at the reception.
The Vespa, Piaggio’s mythical motor scooter, was born in Tuscany and seems absolutely at home on these roads.
With a fleet of thirty elegant Alfa Romeo sports cars, Nostalgic offers you, your friends and customers the finest driving experience in Europe.
Borgo Scopeto Relais is the ideal setting for an unforgettable wedding.
BORGO SCOPETO RELAIS
Strada Comunale 14 Siena-Vagliagli 1853010 Vagliagli di Castelnuovo BerardengaItaly