The Località Ricavo once formed it's own parish. San Giusto of Ricavo ,the small chapel on the grounds, was supervised by the parish of the neighboring San Donato in Poggio village, which placed Ricavo under the diocese of Florence.
By means of administration however the small community of Ricavo depended on Siena.
In 1833 Ricavo's population numbered 87 inhabitants, whereas in the year 1901 there were 126 persons living on the estate.
The main economic activity were the vineyards, five belonging to Liberata Roti and seven to Ida Roti Modugno.
