Villa Le Prata Montalcino

Anna Vittoria and Bernardo are delighted to welcome you to Villa Le Prata Residenza del Vescovo in Montalcino. Surrounded by age-old chestnut and cherry trees caressed by the Tuscan sea breezes the Residence awaits you, offering you the perfect chance to soak up the peace and tranquility of nature and the charm of history.

If love makes your world go round, then love Montalcino. A special area of land in wonderful Tuscany where man and nature design magnificent landscapes an expanse of hills dressed in every shade of green where the vine and the olive tree express themselves perfectly. It welcomes guests to the Residence identifying our Brunello and Oil  and it leads to the Park populated by age-old chestnut trees, equipped to accommodate delightful tastings.

THE HISTORY
Villa le Prata dates back to 1860, the year of the Unification of Italy. Garibaldi leads the Thousand and the Count de ‘Vecchi inaugurates the Villa making it his own hunting lodge. It then became the country house of the Bishop of Montalcino until the early decades of the 20th century. In 1980, Massimo Losappio, chief surgeon of the Montalcino hospital, and his wife Marialuce, philosophy teacher, bought it to make it the family residence.

Since the 80s the company has always been run by the women of the family, first by Marialuce and Anna Vittoria, then since 1996 by their daughter, Benedetta Losappio, until 2014 when the company was bought by Anna Vittoria and Bernardo Losappio and it is Anna Vittoria who has been personally involved in the company in recent years.

A company peculiarity is given by the choice of oenologists, almost always female; Today the production makes use of the precious advice of Doctor Graziana Grassini, an internationally renowned winemaker and teacher. Welcoming friends and relatives with good wine has always been a family ritual in Montalcino. Today we dedicate this pleasure to those who want to allow themselves time in beauty and well-being.

ROOMS
Every room has a story, every window looks out onto a landscape, crowned by vineyards Passion is visible in time: the time spent selecting furniture and antique Persian rugs, the time devoted to respecting nature, the time spent rebuilding everything that the years have ravaged.

LA SECRETA
An antique door that opens up to reveal the light. An authentic 16th century door used to guard and defend the ancient secrets of the villa, today, from the antechamber to the room, everything invites you to relax while your gaze is drawn to the warm Tuscan lights.

VESCOVO
The room after which the Residence is named. For over half a century the bishop of Montalcino lived here. The red color of the walls, the furnishings of religious origin, the imposing golden bed of the ‘700, bring to life the splendor of the past in a mixture of the sacred and the profane.

IPPOCRATE
The family room. The recent past puts a further step in the history of this place: Massimo, a doctor in this land, was the last owner of the villa. Hippocrates, father of medicine, inspired the room; the ancient medical prints and neoclassical furniture are a tribute to those who dedicate their lives to that of others.

LE PRATA
A view of the vines that gave us our first Brunello. “Ai bisogni alla comodità della vita al sollievo del Cacciatore”. Following the will of Count Carlo de ‘Vecchi who in 1862 built the villa on the old name Le Prata, the room takes its name and maintains its elegance and sobriety.

BREAKFAST
The aromas and flavors of the morning in a breakfast with typical artisan products to be esperienced in the colors of the garden or inside the Villa.

CUSTOMER CARE
Staying at Villa Le Prata means experiencing Montalcino to the full, embracing its beauty, nature and balance. The Residence provides guests with some free and sustainable personal services, so that, using their imagination, they can invent and build an experience of their very own, different from the others but always very Tuscan.

WINERY
Four vineyards, one cellar. It takes patience and knowledge to make Brunello di Montalcino each vineyard has its own personality, yet they are all united by a shared profile each vintage requires five long years of hard work. To give their Brunello that touch of distinctive personality Anna and Bernardo have entrusted the cellar to the touch of a woman.

TERROIR
An unrepeatable combination of climate, soils, landscapes, and expertise soil rich in micro-elements, evolving from Tuscan Galestro clay a story of men and women who never stop fighting to improve nature discover the difference between drinking and tasting with us.

The marked temperature ranges due to the altitude contribute to a better phenolic composition, to the synthesis of elegant and complex aromas and to a significant reduction in acid breakdown after veraison. The discreet depth of these hilly soils, combined with a good structure, balanced composition and good internal drainage with a water supply that is never excessive, guarantees balanced development of the vine.

The significant presence of very altered Pliocene pebbles, together with an acid pH, favors the release of precious minerals and trace elements that are useful for the vine and precursors of the synthesis of intense, persistent, elegant, fruity olfactory notes. The wines obtained are particularly elegant and fragrant, moderately structured, aromatic, spicy and complex.

VIGNA VESCOVO & VIGNA LE PRATA
The marked temperature ranges after veraison, caused by the altitude, contribute to a better phenolic composition, to the synthesis of elegant and complex aromas and to a significant reduction in acid breakdown.

The discreet depth of these hilly soils, combined with a good structure, balanced composition and good internal drainage with a water supply that is never excessive, guarantees balanced development of the vine.

The significant presence of very altered Pliocene pebbles together with an acid pH, favours the release of precious minerals and trace elements that are useful for the vine and precursors of the synthesis of intense, persistent, elegant, fruity olfactory notes. The wines obtained are particularly elegant and fragrant, moderately structured, aromatic, spicy and complex.

VIGNA MASSIMO &  SAN PROSPERO
The discreet depth of these soils, combined with a good structure and good internal drainage with an excellent water supply, encourages the balanced development of the vine. Considerable temperature ranges after veraison, caused by the altitude, contribute to an excellent phenolic composition and to the synthesis of elegant and complex aromas, with excellent acidity in the musts.

The mainly loamy clay soil with a significant content of clay released by the marly fraction of limestone, favours a robust structure and intense colour. The moderate presence of limestone ensures elegance, persistent olfactory notes and intense aromaticity.

The mineral component of marly limestone, along with the presence of sandstone fragments, induces the synthesis of fine olfactory notes of red fruit and mixed berries. The wines obtained are potent with a long ageing potential, rich in polyphenols and intense in colour, with a robust structure and great aromaticity.

WINE CELLAR
Selected by hand and placed in the fermentation proces the grape passes into stainless steel, it ages in Slavonian oak and matures in French tonneaux. The winery was built in the late eighties by Gennaro Cocciardo, a craftsman from Ischia, who wanted to donate it as a sign of gratitude to Professor Losappio after the latter, taking care of him, had saved his life where other doctors had given him. ominous news.

The building is located a few tens of meters from the villa, at the foot of the park. The artifact, with a typical Tuscan style, does not excel for architectural ideas, but was designed according to the needs of the time, when prof.

Losappio made wine for himself and for his friends. On the façade, by Cocciardo himself, a terracotta Madonna was placed, also placed as a symbol of thanksgiving and devotion for the grace received. In the spirit that gives impetus to every action of the owners of the company, this winery will not surprise you with its beauty but, to an attentive eye, the fundamental concept cannot escape.

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG
It is produced in different vineyards with altitudes ranging from 210 to 510 metres above sea level. Vinified in steel tanks for approx. twenty days, it undergoes a maturing period of approx. 3.5 years in French tonneaux of 5 hl and 7 hl and in Slavonian oak barrels of 30 hl. It rests for five months in the bottle before being tasted.

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO MASSIMO DOCG RISERVA
The “Massimo” is the selection of the best wine of the company, produced only in great vintages and in a very limited number of bottles. Born from the desire to remember Prof. Massimo Losappio and to gather in a single bottle the most authentic atmosphere of the Montalcino area.

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.
It is the youngest and freshest expression of Sangiovese scents. Vinified in steel tanks for approx. twenty days, it undergoes a maturing period of approx. one year in French tonneaux of 5 hl and 7 hl and in Slavonian oak barrels of 30 hl.

EXTRA VIRGINI OLIVE OIL
No vine exists without an olive tree to accompany it this is what makes us Italian, unique, and recognizable all over the world. Villa Le Prata is home to three hundred noble olive trees, from which it extracts a precious spicy oil every year. Just a few, small bottles, which we have the pleasure of presenting to our guests.

EXPERIENCES
Anna and Bernardo have thought about how to make the most of their land, every guest is free to choose how to explore it and how to enjoy it, every experience is a small step towards the desire to return to Montalcino.

BRUNELLO WINE TASTING 

• Visit of the winery with explanation of the wine production process
• Tasting of 1 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
• Tasting of 2 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
• Tasting of 1 Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG “Massimo”
• Tasting of Extra Vergin Olive Oil and Honey

A tour in the Brunello with a guide, welcomed by three Montalcino wineries and a final pleasure, at the “Grappolo Blu” restaurant, a classic Montalcino meeting place.

• Visit of 2 external wineries and wine tasting
• Lunch at “Grappolo Blu”, beverages excluded
• Wine tasting II at Villa Le Prata with guided tour of the winery

A table set among the rows of the Brunello di Montalcino vineyards, 5 typical Tuscan courses based on artisanal products, km 0 and mainly of biological origin. A surprise trunk full of typical Tuscan cold dishes all based on local artisanal products, km 0 and mainly of biological origin.

CRETE SENESI TOUR 
A tour of the valleys north of Val D’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in search of white truffles. Beauty and pleasure of the palate in a single embrace. Choice of morning or afternoon.

Morning:

• Departure at 10:00 from the facility
• Arrival at the truffle ground and start of the walk in the woods with an expert truffle hunter and his dog in search of truffles.
• Lunch with typical dishes with fresh truffles and local wines.

Afternoon:

• Departure at 16:00 from the facility.
• Arrival at the truffle ground and start of the walk in the woods with an expert truffle hunter and his dog in search of truffles.
• Return to the Villa and dinner with typical dishes with fresh truffles.

VAL D’ORCIA ON A VESPA
Departure at 11:00, return to the Villa at 17:00. The charm of Val D’Orcia seen from the saddle of a vintage Vespa.

• Departure from the hotel towards Bagno Vignoni.
• Panoramic stops.
• Lunch in the central square of Bagno Vignoni at the restaurant “Il Porcellum” (drinks not included)
• Return to the Villa passing through some of the most interesting places in Val D’Orcia.

Off the road in the vineyards

• Departure from the facility
• Passage through the woods and vineyards
• Tour of Sant’Antimo where the historic Abbey of Sant’Antimo stands.

E-BIKE
The freedom of two wheels without the fatigue of two wheels, to explore our Montalcino hills.

• Departure at the facility
• Multi-terrain route through the various facets of the Montalcino landscape.
• Traditional lunch at the “Il Pelo nell’Uovo” restaurant, drinks not included.
• Return to the Villa.

QUAD TOUR
Mediterranean scrub, woods, gullies and Crete: discovering them with the story of a local guide. From the Quad to the glass it will be a moment Panoramic stop among the hills and vineyards of Montalcino with refreshing drinks Departures from Villa Le Prata: morning 9.30 – 10.00, afternoon 15.00 – 15.30.

License valid in Italy (international driving license) to take with you for the tour. Minimum age 16 if accompanied by an adult on a quad bike.

VAL D’ORCIA TOUR
Discovering the Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Pienza, Bagno Vignoni and the grand finale: lunch at the farmhouse “Spedaletto”.

• Departure at 10:30 at the facility
• Tour of Bagno Vignoni
• Lunch at the farmhouse “Spedaletto” with visit to the watermill
• Visit of Pienza
• Option to visit a local dairy with Pecorino tasting (not included, to be paid directly to the dairy) or visit to San Quirico.
• Return to the structure

INSIDE THE PALIO
The magic of Siena: over 600 years of stories, rivalries and rituals from the oldest race in the world. A guided tour along the alleys and the Sienese majesties.

• Departure at 9:30 from the facility
• Guided tour of the headquarters of the Noble Contrada del Bruco where you can admire medieval costumes worn on the occasion of the Palio of Siena which will be presented and explained in detail, lasting 2 hours
• free time for shopping and lunch in the center of Siena in a restaurant of your choice or bookable directly with us
• Option for tasting in a very small family business in Chianti Classico (not included in the tour price)
• Return to Villa Le Prata

YOGA
In the silence of the garden, on the lawn that opens onto the vineyards, an exclusive moment for you. The search for full balance in contact with the earth of perfect balances. Yoga sessions in the structure, in the park of the centuries-old chestnut trees overlooking the vineyard.

ACTIVITIES FOR BODY CARE
Dedicate an interlude of your stay to what accompanies every day of your life: your body. The Residence offers, on request and upon reservation, a personal trainer for Pilates and Bodyflyng sessions.

Rooms: 8

Price: from 178 EUR per night

Source: www.villaleprata.com