The Wild Boar, spirit of Tuscany
The wild boar is not just a wild animal: it is a living symbol of Tuscany, an icon of strength and authenticity that permeates the culture, cuisine and landscape of this land. Our name is a tribute to this noble inhabitant of the Tuscan woods.
A millennial symbol
Since the Etruscan and Roman ages, the wild boar has been revered as an emblem of courage and vitality. In Florence, the famous "Porcellino" bronze in Piazza del Mercato Nuovo has been the city's good luck charm for centuries.
On Monte Pisano, in the woods surrounding our property, the wild boar has roamed free since time immemorial, an integral part of the Mediterranean ecosystem.
In Tuscan culture
The wild boar festival is an unmissable event in Tuscan villages, where the meat is prepared according to recipes passed down through generations: wild boar ragù, pappardelle al cinghiale, cured meats.
These dishes represent the essence of Tuscan cuisine: bold flavours, genuine ingredients, respect for tradition.
Guardian of the woods
The wild boar plays a fundamental ecological role in the forests of Monte Pisano and the Tuscan hills. By digging the soil in search of roots and tubers, it helps renew the undergrowth and disperse seeds.
It is an intelligent, social animal perfectly adapted to the Mediterranean scrubland landscape that characterises our territory.
Snout, the perfect tool
The wild boar's snout is a marvel of nature: a strong yet incredibly sensitive muzzle, tipped with a cartilaginous disc that works like a natural plough.
With its snout the boar roots tirelessly through the undergrowth, turning over the soil in search of roots, tubers, acorns, truffles and invertebrates.
This behaviour — known as "rooting" — is not just how it feeds, but plays a valuable ecological role: it aerates the soil, promotes seed germination and helps maintain the balance of the Mediterranean woodland ecosystem.
Why "La Tana del Cinghiale"
We chose this name because our country house sits right in the heart of the Tuscan wild boar's territory: a secluded and sheltered place, an authentic refuge immersed in nature.
And it's not just a figure of speech: the Supreme Chief of All Wild Boars lives right here, in the Country House.
Just as the wild boar finds its safe haven in the woods, our guests will find here a space of tranquillity and genuineness, far from the daily rush.
We're getting everything ready to welcome you
La Tana del Cinghiale will open in 2027. The country house is being prepared to offer accommodation immersed in the Tuscan countryside. The apartments will be available as holiday rentals.
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