Villa le Prata - Residenza del Vescovo
Aristocratic-rustic Italian. Antique furnishings, antiqued frescoes, period chandeliers, and original artworks fill every room. Each of the 8 guest rooms tells a specific chapter of the villa's history. Adults-only, deliberately intimate, and anchored in wine culture.
Book the Terroir Tasting (€85) over the basic tasting — walking the four named vineyards with Anna Vittoria is worth every euro
Why It Matters
Michelin Key recipient (2024 and 2025). One of Montalcino's smallest and most artistically curated wine estates. The attached Leprata winery produces estate Brunello di Montalcino from four named single-vineyard sites — and guests taste those same wines steps from the vines. Eight rooms means genuine personal attention; the owners are on-site daily.
Built in 1860 by Count Carlo de' Vecchi as a hunting lodge — and later the country residence of the Bishop of Montalcino — Villa le Prata is now a working wine estate with just 8 individually designed rooms. It sits five minutes' drive from Montalcino's hilltop walls, surrounded by less than three hectares of Brunello di Montalcino vines, ancient chestnuts, olive trees, and cypress alleys. The Losappio family, who have owned it since 1980 and now run it under the stewardship of Anna Vittoria and Bernardo, make it feel genuinely like a house party in a very grand home rather than a hotel stay.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Agostino Fantastici
Named for Agostino Fantastici (1782–1845), the illustrious Montalcino-born architect and decorator of famous Tuscan palaces. The room is furnished with original period pieces that honor his aesthetic philosophy. Two windows look onto vineyards and the garden.
King · 33 sqm
Ippocrate
A tribute to Massimo Losappio, the late surgeon and former owner who purchased the villa in 1980. The room takes its name from Hippocrates, father of medicine, and is furnished with ancient medical prints and neoclassical furniture — a homage to those who give their lives to others.
King · 33 sqm
La Secreta
Entered through an authentic 16th-century door that once guarded the Villa's deepest secrets. The anteroom with a lounge creates a sense of arrival before the bedroom itself. Two windows draw the eye toward the warm Tuscan light.
King · 32 sqm
Le Prata
Named for the ancient villa itself, built in 1862 by Count Carlo de' Vecchi as a hunting lodge. The smallest of the eight rooms, it carries its own elegant restraint — sobriety and history without excess. A good choice for those who prefer understated over ornate.
King · 25 sqm
Pittore
Named for Spanish painter Carlos Prieto, who used the villa as his atelier and was described by Rolling Stone magazine as 'the young prodigy of Spanish painting'. He came to create his 'new Renaissance' here. The room carries that artistic energy, with parquet flooring setting it apart from its neighbors.
King · 26 sqm
San Prospero
The room takes its name directly from the San Prospero vineyard it overlooks — one of the estate's four named single-vineyard Brunello plots. The warm Tuscan palette of the interior — from galestro stone to terracotta — mirrors the landscape just outside.
King · 30 sqm
Tirso
Named for one of the estate's own wine labels — Tirso, a Dionysian symbol — this room is a full dedication to wine culture and pleasure. The Montalcino hilltop silhouette is visible as a backdrop to the vineyard views from both windows.
King · 30 sqm
Vescovo
The signature room. The Bishop of Montalcino lived here for over half a century, and the room makes that history tactile: deep red walls, religious furnishings, and a dramatic 18th-century gilded bed that dominates the space. The antique terracotta floor and chromotherapy-equipped shower complete the sense of stepping somewhere genuinely apart.
King · 33 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Held in the ancient chestnut park on July 7th from 7:00 PM. A dancing evening with grilled meat, Brunello, and live music. Includes welcome appetizers, a barbecued meat dinner with buffet sides, and typical Tuscan desserts.
On the night of San Lorenzo (August 10th), guests dine by lantern light along the cypress avenue, seated on Persian rugs, accompanied by a live saxophone, a bottle of estate Brunello, and a picnic of local products while waiting for shooting stars. €230 per person. One of the most talked-about experiences at the property.
Held daily at 11:30 in the villa's original kitchen. A convivial workshop culminating in a three-course Tuscan lunch (appetizer, first course, dessert) prepared by participants, with a welcome drink, a glass of estate wine, water, and coffee. Hands-on and intimate — run in the kitchen that has served the villa since the 19th century.
Daily transportation to Montalcino town is available for guests — a practical service given the 5-minute drive from the hilltop center.
Guided e-bike tours through the Val d'Orcia countryside and cypress-lined lanes, arranged through the property. Regularly praised by guests as a highlight. Led by staff member Julio, whose enthusiasm for cycling is reportedly contagious.
A 45-minute journey through three expressions of Sangiovese Grosso from the estate: IGT Rosso 'Tirso', Rosso di Montalcino DOC, and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, plus estate extra virgin olive oil. A charcuterie and cheese add-on is available for €25 per person.
The top-tier tasting experience: a walk through the vineyards discovering the terroir behind the estate's four named Cru plots, tasting six wines including all four single-vineyard Brunellos (Le Prata, San Prospero, Vescovo, Massimo). Plus EVO oil. Optional charcuterie and cheese for €25/person.
One hour tasting of five wines celebrating the depth of Sangiovese Grosso at different aging stages: IGT Tirso, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Brunello DOCG, Brunello Riserva 'Massimo' DOCG, and Brunello CRU DOCG, plus EVO oil. Charcuterie and cheese add-on available at €25/person.
Guided tours of the Leprata winery, including its four small vineyards, the cellar (originally built by a craftsman from Ischia in the late 1980s), and the wine production process. Estate produces less than 3 hectares of Brunello.
Truffle hunts can be arranged through the property concierge in the surrounding Val d'Orcia countryside.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas.
On-site art gallery featuring works collected by the family. The villa has been home to artists including Spanish painter Carlos Prieto. Original artworks and antique furnishings are displayed throughout.
Daily breakfast included in all room rates. Rich in homemade and local artisan products — jams, local cheeses, breads. Served in the garden when weather allows, indoors otherwise.
Staff arrange e-bike tours, truffle hunts, private transportation, wine tastings at neighboring estates, and Montalcino excursions.
Complimentary daily reception — typically an evening wine and social hour for guests.
All rooms include a 42-45 inch flat-screen TV with digital channels and Netflix.
On-site library for guest use.
Ancient chestnut and cherry tree grove accessible to guests for strolling and al fresco tastings. Also used for seasonal events such as the Ape-Brace BBQ.
Formal garden used for outdoor breakfast service and guest relaxation.
EV charging station reported on-site.
Free on-site private parking for all guests.
Seasonal outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Brunello vineyards. Sun loungers provided. Open in warmer months.
The property is adults-only. No cribs or cots provided.
Jacuzzi positioned next to the infinity pool, overlooking the estate vineyards. Reportedly at 38°C.
On-site working winery (Leprata) producing Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from four named single-vineyard plots, plus Rosso di Montalcino DOC, IGT 'Tirso', and estate extra virgin olive oil. Dedicated tasting room with bookable experiences.
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