What does “le Pòggiola” mean?
A “poggio” in Tuscany is a hill with olive trees and vineyards – and a “pòggiolo” is an even smaller hill. The name of the farm is a very irregular plural and quite unusual even in Italian.
About Us
Le Poggiola has belonged to the Barsi family since 1939 and is proudly managed today by its fourth generation. Our agriturismo first opened its doors in the 1980s thanks to Mrs. Giovanna, known to everyone as “Nonna Gianna” (Grandma Gianna). Meanwhile, the vineyards and wine were always the passion and care of Gian Paolo, affectionately nicknamed “Nonno Aggiusta” (Grandpa Fix-it) for his incredible handiness.
Today, the heart and soul of the estate is led by Lisa and her family, who live here and cherish this special place.
- Lisa: The mind and heart of Le Poggiola. The ”bimba” (the baby) of the family, she inherited a deep love for agriculture and traditional cooking, but she also has a great passion that always drives her toward new horizons: traveling!
- Luca: Lisa’s husband, he is the creative and nature-loving soul of the farm. Passionate about fly fishing, he manages our small lake together with the local Valdinievole Mosca Club. He also brought an artistic touch to our wine-oil bottles, having personally designed the artwork for our labels.
- Leandro: The eldest son, he has officially stepped into the management of the farm. His natural habitat is among the greenery and the woods: he loves exploring them and foraging everything that our generous nature has to offer, carrying forward our agricultural tradition with a fresh, young perspective.
- Letizia: The current “bimba” of the house. She is studying Marketing and will soon put her skills to work for Le Poggiola, taking over our social media channels to share daily life on the farm with all of you.
