The Farm
The farm, located at an altitude of about 450 meters above sea level, covers 270 acres, it is situated at the foot of Mount Tezio, among olive trees, vineyards, forests and fields. Here the plants benefit from privileged hillside position, characterized by an area of rocky limestone surface and deep clay, particularly suited to the cultivation of grapes and olives.
The farm is now followed by the new generations who continue the family tradition with passion and respect for the land, safeguarding the environment and reviving the village in complete harmony with the landscape and nature.
The company adheres to the protocols of the Umbria region for agri-environment, which contemplate a reduction of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in crops, replaced with natural soil improvers certified organic.
Our Products
Wine
The white varieties are Chardonnay, crossed Manzoni (Reysling Rhenish and Pinot Blanc) and Malvasia, the latter used for a small production of Vin Santo, prepared by the family for over a hundred years. For the red wine, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The harvest is manual and, for the white grapes, is made in the last half of August, while for the red grapes in the second half of September.
Olive Oil
20 hectares of our farm are cultivated with olive groves with a total number of over 4000 trees.
The cultivars are: 80% Dolce Agogia , 10% Frantoio and 10% Moraiolo.
The altitude is between 300 and 600 metres above sea level. The soil is calcareous with a stony surface and clayey depth, particularly suited for olive cultivation.
The olives, sourced exclusively from the farm, are harvested when 80% of them are still green on the plant, strictly by hand, and are pressed on the same day to ensure the product's maximum organoleptic properties. Pressing takes place exclusively in a traditional cold press using a continuous cycle method, with granite stone milling, which allows the oil to maintain a veiled appearance, a leaf green colour rich in persistent golden hues and a delicately fruity flavour. The oil is available in bottles of 750 ml or 500 ml, or in cans of 1 L, 3 L and 5 L and can be sent directly to your home.
Saffron
At Borgo we cultivate saffron with passion and respect for tradition. Each stigma is harvested by hand, with care and dedication, to ensure the highest quality. Our saffron is synonymous with intense aroma, brilliant colour and unmistakable flavour.
Painstaking work, of passion indeed, when you consider that it takes about 200 red pistils to make one gram of saffron.
Breeding in the wild
On the farm we breed some special pigs, the ones our ancestors used to use in the Umbrian countryside: black pigs (Nerino umbro). This is a typical slow-growing Italian breed, with a high quality meat particularly suitable for the production of fine sausages and hams. You can observe them grazing in the wild together with our Angus and you will have the opportunity to taste the products we make and their meat.