Our Philosophy
As art collectors and wine enthusiasts alike, our objective in establishing Borgo Syrah was to foster a sense of pleasurable recreation, while ensuring an outcome that would honour the historical and artistic heritage of the estate. In designing the residences, we sought to remain in keeping with both the significance of the property and the context of the locality, paying tribute to what originated as land of the nobility and which emerged later as a working farm. In our efforts, we took into consideration the essence of each structure – its original purpose, as well as the fundamental composition in relation to the whole – and merged Tuscan sensibilities with contemporary aesthetics. Our secondary goal in this endeavour was to lend a genuine sense of investment in the ownership of the residences as well as regards the winery, so that a common purpose in the goal and a sense of appreciation in the end result was derived from the undertaking.
Of equal importance is the very prominent facet that is the adjacent countryside. In everything we do at Borgo Syrah, our efforts necessitate the approach of remaining in accord with our surroundings. Nature plays a large role in setting a vivid landscape, as well as in contributing to the magnificence of the properties as concerns our place within it. Therefore, painstaking care and attention is paid to the vineyards, as well as to the fruit, Acacia and Cedar trees, the olive groves, and the gardens. We nurture the terrain much as we do the properties atop it, doing so because we recognize that not only is this an investment for all concerned, but because this effort consigns a degree of preservation to the land.
Our philosophy of living in the country in harmony with our environs remains at the heart of our efforts at Borgo Syrah. Every home includes a private garden, yet still encompasses the loveliness of the area in full, including the links to the winery and its vineyards, and the spectacular view over the valley. Furthermore, we have made every effort to reduce the impact on the environment, whether it be in salvaging natural resources during the building process, or in finding ways to conserve throughout the planning stages. We have imbued the many splendid facets of Borgo Syrah with the utmost level of quality, from the design and restoration of the residences, to the gardens and surrounding landscape, and finally, on to the labours of winemaking. Our approach signifies our singular devotion to excellence and the many ways in which we can manifest our mark of distinction.