Val d'Orcia, ItalyMontalcino
Villa Le Prata - Residenza del Vescovo
Heirloom Brunello wine estate
Montalcino Val d'Orcia, Italy
Renovated
1980
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Heirloom Brunello wine estate
Guests gather for afternoon wine receptions in the communal library before strolling through estate vineyards and private parkland.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A working Brunello di Montalcino estate offering guided cellar visits, estate wine tastings, and regional cooking classes.
Notable
Personalized hosting from the Losappio family, daily Montalcino transfers, and lavish garden breakfasts served under the cypresses.
Notable
An 1860s hunting lodge turned bishop's country residence, preserving original architectural layers and historic estate lore.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Villa le Prata - Residenza del Vescovo is a scant five minutes’ drive from the city walls, and it’s as pure an introduction to the delights of Tuscan countryside living as you could possibly ask for.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The estate sits tucked into the countryside, just a five-minute drive from the medieval walls and cobblestone lanes of Montalcino.
The rooms
Individually styled rooms display antique rugs and period pieces, from an 18th-century gilded bed to a restored 16th-century wooden door.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The seasonal infinity pool extends toward rows of Brunello vines, bordered by stone terraces and mature trees.
The hot tub
An open-air hot tub looks directly out over the vines, with in-room massages arranged on request.
At the table
Mornings begin with garden breakfasts on the lawn, and evening dinners feature regional dishes paired with estate Brunello.
How it began
Built in 1862 as a count's hunting lodge, the estate served as the bishop's country residence before becoming a family-run winery.
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Gold
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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.