FLORENCE, Italy, Nov. 29, 2025 — While many envision Tuscany solely as a land of undulating hills, historic Renaissance towns, and cypress-lined rural routes, few are aware of its significant and stunning coastline. This stretch along the Tyrrhenian Sea reveals an exceptional archipelago of seven islands, among them the renowned Island of Elba. Despite being Europe’s largest protected marine area, this region remains largely undiscovered by numerous tourists.
Poggio ai Santi is situated within this coastal environment. Perched on a hillside overlooking San Vincenzo, it stands as one of the few locales where the charm of the Tuscan interior blends with the brilliant light of the Mediterranean. From the estate, the sea unfolds as an expansive, shimmering horizon, while behind, olive groves, Mediterranean scrubland (macchia), and the soft contours of the coastal hills emerge. Here, the essences of the sea and the land converge seamlessly.
Even fewer are aware that Bolgheri, renowned for some of Italy’s finest wines—including Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Masseto—is merely twelve kilometers from Poggio ai Santi. These acclaimed wines originate from this very coastline. Their distinct quality is attributed to a unique synergy: the sea’s light reflecting on the vineyards, an optimal southwest orientation, and soils formed by ancient marine sediments. This fusion of terrestrial and maritime influences enables Bolgheri to yield wines of extraordinary refinement and complexity.
Poggio ai Santi benefits from this identical microclimate. The coastal area experiences temperate winters, with temperatures comparable to those in southern Sardinia. For visitors, this signifies that Poggio ai Santi serves as a sanctuary of light and peace throughout the year, providing opportunities for winter strolls, serene scenery, and the tranquil allure of the Mediterranean, far from the bustling summer crowds.
Our core principle revolves around authenticity, spaciousness, and synergy with nature. Suites feature private gardens or terraces, the air is filled with the aroma of herbs and the sea breeze, and the surroundings encourage repose and reflection. At Il Sale, our restaurant, a significant portion of ingredients are sourced directly from our estate or from reliable local purveyors, embodying the distinct tastes of both the coast and the inland.
Poggio ai Santi offers more than just accommodation; it extends an invitation to explore a less familiar facet of Tuscany: radiant, coastal, agrarian, and profoundly genuine. In this location, the sea and the hills converge on a single horizon.
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