Environmental Protection

The Villa, farmhouses and apartments have all been restored and decorated using environmentally friendly products and materials such as locally sourced stone and reclaimed slate, organic plasters and eco-paints. Wherever possible, Borgo Pignano protects and supports natural environment and uses both innovative and traditional farming techniques by actively improving the soil conditions and decreasing the need for irrigation. The hotel has successfully experimented with swales, a natural system for retaining rainwater and preventing soil erosion. The heating and hot water systems within the Villa are fueled by solar panels and chip-fired boilers which are fed by wood harvested from the estate’s forests. Pignano’s gardens are fed with filtered harvested rainwater, while natural and manmade lakes supply irrigation for the farmland. The estate’s vineyard, olive groves and bee hives are still in active use and supply the kitchens with quality Chianti produce. To further add to the estate's low-impact environmentally friendly philosophy, Borgo Pignano has installed two Tesla charging points in the hotel's parking area. In 2021 Borgo Pignano earned the Green Globe certification for its commitment to sustainability.