The courtyard of Borgo Rechsteiner: the beating heart of the estate

Welcome to the Cortile del Borgo, the beating heart of the estate and the focal point around which the entire historic complex is centred.

Here you’ll find some of Tenuta Rechsteiner’s most distinctive features, such as the imposing centuries-old lime tree, whose vast canopy dominates the courtyard and provides a picturesque backdrop for events during the warmer months.

As you stroll amongst the buildings, you can still trace the history of the estate: the structures have stood the test of time whilst retaining their charm, though their functions have evolved over the years, adapting to life on the estate and to modern-day needs.

🏛️ The 17th-century Barchessa with its arches

Originally used for agricultural activities and livestock rearing, the Barchessa is one of the estate’s most iconic historic buildings.

Today, its spacious interiors have been transformed into an elegant hall dedicated to events and receptions, whilst retaining the charm of traditional Venetian rural architecture.

🏡 The old sharecroppers’ house

The building next to the Barchessa, recognisable by its distinctive smaller arches, also dates back to the 17th century.

It was once the home of the sharecroppers, the families who lived on the estate and worked the land day in, day out.

Today it houses our Taverna and a number of flats, combining the memory of rural life with contemporary hospitality.

🌳 The Sharecropper’s House

To the right of the large lime tree stands another 17th-century rural building.

It was the house of the steward, the person responsible for managing and supervising the estate’s lands on behalf of the Venetian noble families.

Its presence bears witness to an era when the Venetian countryside was closely linked to the economic and social life of the Venetian aristocracy.

🏡 The old sharecroppers’ house

The building next to the Barchessa, recognisable by its characteristic smaller arches, also dates back to the 17th century.

🌿 The old silk-processing building

At the entrance to the estate stands another rural building dating back to the 17th century.

In the past, it was used for rearing silkworms, an important activity for the local agricultural economy.

Today, the building houses the estate’s offices and the wine cellar, retaining its historic structure and continuing to form an integral part of daily life on the estate.

🕊️ The dovecote tower

The dovecote tower, dating from the 20th century, served a dual purpose: it housed an old dairy and a tower used for rearing pigeons for ‘Sopa Coada’, considered a delicacy on the tables of the time.

Today, the tower has been given a new lease of life: the ground floor houses our shop, whilst the first floor is home to the tasting room, where the estate’s agricultural past meets our wine production.