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THE HISTORY OF "LA LOGGIA"
The Roots
Long before vines and olive trees lined these hills, La Loggia stood as a stone stronghold. Its roots date back to the 13th century, when the land belonged to the Buondelmonti, a powerful Florentine family. It was the local Del Rosso nobility who built the fortified tower house: a structure of rural prestige with thick walls, vaulted cellars, and wooden staircases, designed to guard the estate then known as "Le Poggerelle". In the following centuries, the fortress evolved into a villa of delight, adding loggias, salons, and gardens that marked its transition from a place of defense to a residence of elegance and leisure.
Our family’s chapter began far from Tuscany, between the world of design and a prestigious equestrian school. Everything changed when a drawing of Fattoria La Loggia appeared by chance on a friend’s table: an irreversible call that pushed Giulio and Cuca to leave everything behind and embark on an ambitious project. Although the estate was then vast and marked by neglect, they did not see ruins, but a life project to which they dedicated themselves with passion for many years to come.
The Restoration
Arriving in the winter of 1979 with just a few suitcases and stubborn enthusiasm, Giulio and Cuca dedicated over two decades to restoring the Borgo, working with care and a vision that honored its origins. While Giulio focused on the architecture and the creation of the Art Center, Cuca learned the craft of olive oil and wine, bringing warmth and life to the fields and the kitchen.
La Loggia began to breathe again: first with family and friends, then with a team that over the years became part of the family, followed by artists and dreamers, and finally by curious travelers drawn by the charm of the Fattoria.
The story of the estate is a living heritage that today is reflected in the eyes of Ludovica and Federica. Raised within these walls, they continue to nurture their parents' project by blending respect for tradition with a contemporary spirit. Their commitment is to maintain the balance between the Borgo’s historical rigor and the constant evolution of the Art Center, ensuring La Loggia’s soul continues to dialogue with the present.
Today, they run Fattoria La Loggia with the same passion and care that, years ago, brought this place to life, a place where many guests, friends, and collaborators have, over time, become part of the family too.
