Sting bought a 16th-century estate that became a thriving organic farm

PC: Il Palagio Official website​ Above the Tuscan town of Figline Valdarno, among the hills of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Il Palagio occupies a large stretch of farmland with a history reaching back centuries. The estate became part of Sting and Trudie Styler’s life in 1997, when the couple bought the historic property and began restoring its buildings and agricultural land. What followed was not simply the renovation of a country retreat. The vineyards and olive groves were brought back into use, while new production developed around the estate. Today, Il Palagio operates as a working farm and vineyard, producing wine and olive oil alongside honey, fruit and other crops, while also opening parts of the property to visitors.Il Palagio had centuries of farming history before Sting arrivedIl Palagio was already a substantial agricultural property long before Sting and Styler arrived. Records from the 16th century describe a 350-hectare estate spread across the countryside of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini area. At different points in its history, the land was associated with prominent Italian families and developed the practical features expected of a large rural estate.Agricultural...