Montepulciano, Italy
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
PreciseSilk Road Tuscan hideaway
Silk Road influences meet classical Tuscan architecture across manicured grounds, where antique frescoes and palm-shaded terraces overlook rolling vineyards.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Hand-restored 1895 frescoes and chestnut beams pair with Silk Road-inspired oriental accents and carved travertine.
Notable
An 1895 neoclassical villa and historic farm estate meticulously restored from the noble Bonci-Casuccini family seat.
Notable
A 270-square-meter spa offers Finnish saunas, Turkish steam baths, Ayurvedic rituals, and an indoor hydrotherapy pool.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Neither a straightforwardly typical Tuscan villa nor an iconoclastic experiment, Precise Tale Poggio Alla Sala is just unique enough: perfectly capable of delivering the classic experience that makes Tuscany a perennially desirable destination, but with a point of view
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set amid Val di Chiana olive groves and cypress paths, the estate sits a twenty-minute drive from medieval Montepulciano.
The rooms
Neoclassical villa suites showcase restored pink-and-sage frescoes, while estate rooms feature exposed chestnut beams, brick vaults, and terracotta floors.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three outdoor pools sit among manicured lawns and vineyards, alongside a heated indoor hydrotherapy pool.
The spa and gym
The spa houses a Finnish sauna and Turkish steam bath, and the fitness room sits beneath timber trusses.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
La Via Della Seta
Dishes seasoned with Silk Road spices are served beneath painted vaulted ceilings and out on the terrace.
At the table
Breakfast spreads are laid out beneath vaulted ceilings, and the bar pours regional Tuscan wines and aperitifs.
How it began
Once the private estate of the noble Bonci-Casuccini family, the 1895 neoclassical villa underwent a meticulous two-year artisanal restoration.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.