Borgo Argenina B&B - Tuscany Country Inn - Gaiole in Chianti - Siena

WE’RE IN THE WORLD
OF CHIANTI CLASSICO

Borgo Argenina B&B
di
Elena Nappa

Borgo Argenina Bed and Breakfast

"Tuscany as You Imagine it to Be"

The Story of Borgo Argenina

Borgo Argenina (tiny village) was first mentioned in historical documents in 998 AD when Baron Ricasoli donated part of the hamlet to the monks of Badia Coltibuono abbey.
The peasants that lived there worked hard for the Baron and then for the monastery. Though their stone houses were beautiful and skillfully made they had a very hard, poor life.

I Fall in Love
I was working as a fashion designer in Milan when I first saw Borgo Argenina. I was on a tour of Tuscany when I spotted five stone houses on top of a rolling hill, overlooking the vineyards.
The site was deserted and had been neglected for more than fifty years. No power, no running water, no bathrooms.
The ruins were covered in weeds, the ceiling had fallen in and the access road was in terrible condition.
I immediately fell in love with this little village and in 1992 decided to move to Gaiole in Chianti with my ten years old doughter Fiorenza, to restore it and to live there for the rest of my life. Perhaps I had a vision, or maybe I was just crazy...

Miracle Restoration

		The restoration took five years. I worked there every day with a great group of skilled workers. It was an overwhelming, intensive project involving, among other things, digging wells, getting the hamlet's first ever electrical and water connections, repairing walls and roofs, adding bathrooms and laying the access road. One day an Italian journalist came to visit us. In his article for a local newspaper he wrote: "We are about to get a new miracle in Chianti!" Next to the article there was my photo, taken while I was scrubbing and refinishing an old door. Over my shoulder were not only the remaining 46 doors, but an entire medieval hamlet to restore! Borgo Argenina B&B startedd in March 1998. 1000 years after its first mention in the historical papers. Incredible! My dream had finally come true. Elena Nappa

Under the Tuscan Sun of July 1995

A lot of Work!

Centini

Adriano

Almo

Almo and Marco are making stucco

Almo, Belloni, Gino and the boys

Cipressi

Cotto - tile

Elena

Elena - Stone Walls

Roof

The Roof of the "Breakfast Room"

Silvano

BORGO ARGENINA B&B top country inn is an authentic Tuscan farmhouse located in the heart of Chianti Classico
in an ancient hamlet - between Siena and Florence. One of the most beautiful spot of the Chianti region.
The 360° view from the houses is breathtaking.

A few comments from the guests in www.tripadvisor.com:
"Unique Tuscan experience" "Classic Tuscany Villa" "An absolute must-see." "Countryside Haven in Tuscany"
"True Tuscan lifestyle" "The perfect place to stay in Tuscany!" "Beautiful relaxing spot in the Tuscan countryside"
"Romantic Tuscan Getaway" "Perfect place in Tuscany" "The Tuscan holiday experience everyone hopes for"
"The best B&B I ever stayed in." "A most special place to stay" "Very authentic charming B&B" "Great place to stay in Chianti!"
"Enchantment in Chianti" "Warmth of Italy" "A quiet slice of the Chianti region" "Our Tuscan Dream Came True"
"Fabulous experience a lifetime!" "Quintessential Tuscan Experience" "The Real Tuscany, and the Best part of our trip"
"A true taste of Tuscany!" "A charming Chianti experience" "Paradise in Tuscany!"
"Begin your Tuscany experience here!" "A Tuscan Dream Getaway" "Wonderful hospitality and location"

	Borgo Argenina B&B - Gaiole in Chianti 53013 Siena Cell. +39 3453537673 - info@borgoargenina.it - P.Iva: 00946730520