Ownership of a Tuscan villa is likely the most alluring pursuit of all, considering all the splendor that the region has to offer.  At Borgo Syrah, then, the attraction lies not only in the charm of terracotta tiled floors, period frescoes, and Italian brickwork, but also in the enticements of Tuscany, as found in the history, art, culture, food, and fine wine to be had here.  Add to this the prestige of fractional vineyard ownership, and you need look no further.

The land that encompasses Borgo Syrah was once home to Italian nobility during the Renaissance.  Later converted to an 18^th century working farm, the buildings that comprised the farm have been transformed into an expanse of luxury villas, as well as several private well-appointed apartments—all designed by a master architect who also is co-owner of the resort.

Lying at the heart of the estate is a working winery—the prestigious Tenimenti d’Alessandro, maker of distinctive Syrah wines for over four decades.  For those who possess a passion for wine, owning a second home in a vineyard resort is an enticement itself:  if not for the knowledge acquired in the enterprise of winemaking, then for the luxury of a personal wine cellar, replete with a fraction of the annual supply (up to approximately 250 bottles). 

But wine is not the only amenity at this exclusive resort.  Those who enjoy brisk activity may wish to walk, jog, or bike along the vineyard paths coursing throughout the estate.  There are also two swimming pools, a fitness center, and proximity to Manzano Golf Resort where the services of a four-star facility await.  Indeed, there are always the incomparable views, as well—those which encompass groves of olive trees, time-honored rows of grapevines, beautifully landscaped gardens, and the stunning Tuscan countryside.

And for enthusiasts of all things Italian, at Borgo Syrah there is nary a day where the attractions of Cortona and the surrounding Tuscan cities fall short.  All in a day’s sojourn are the region’s many richly-endowed medieval towns that beckon the wandering eye and those with a thirst for leisurely pursuits, including a glass of fine wine, with a toast, of course, to the good life.