We have already talked about the romantic city of Verona and how it makes for a perfect holiday destination built for two this week. As the location of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, it is home to countless love stories both fictional and real but it is also just exceptionally pretty, the kind of place made for wandering hand in hand. To come and fall in love with this city and more deeply with each other, just browse our vacation rentals in Veneto and plan a trip to Verona during your stay.
If you are in the area, you might also consider heading to the Villa Mosconi Bertani. This beautiful neoclassical country house is a stunning gem that reflects the strong tradition of such incredible villas and this style of architecture in the region and is also home to astounding gardens and an excellent winery. It is the perfect place to spend the day surrounded by splendour and getting to know the delicious wines of Veneto.
First built around 1735 for the Fattori family, the villa was constructed over a pre-existing 16th century wine cellar and a site that dates back to settlement during the time of the Ancient Romans. It was not completed under the Fattori family and was purchased in 1769 by the Mosconi family who finished the job and added an incredible eight hectare English-style Romantic garden. Under the Mosconi family the wine business was also expanded and became one of the largest cellars at the time in Northern Italy. After an initial glowing period in the 19th century as a centre for cultural and intellectual figures, the villa fell into neglect and disrepair in the 20th century. Thankfully, it was bought and saved by the Bertani family who run the winery to this day.
If you are in the area, you might also consider heading to the Villa Mosconi Bertani. This beautiful neoclassical country house is a stunning gem that reflects the strong tradition of such incredible villas and this style of architecture in the region and is also home to astounding gardens and an excellent winery. It is the perfect place to spend the day surrounded by splendour and getting to know the delicious wines of Veneto.
First built around 1735 for the Fattori family, the villa was constructed over a pre-existing 16th century wine cellar and a site that dates back to settlement during the time of the Ancient Romans. It was not completed under the Fattori family and was purchased in 1769 by the Mosconi family who finished the job and added an incredible eight hectare English-style Romantic garden. Under the Mosconi family the wine business was also expanded and became one of the largest cellars at the time in Northern Italy. After an initial glowing period in the 19th century as a centre for cultural and intellectual figures, the villa fell into neglect and disrepair in the 20th century. Thankfully, it was bought and saved by the Bertani family who run the winery to this day.
Originally designed by the architect Lodovico Perini and completed under Adriano Cristofali, it is an elegant and charming neoclassical gem with beautifully frescoed interiors. The gardens are also quite extraordinary and feature a small wooded area, a pond fed by springs with an island in the centre that is home to tall trees and is accessible by a little wooden bridge, a Northern European-style Kaffeehaus on the edge of the pond, statues, a small bubbling fountain, flowerbeds, and more. The winery is also important and has been a significant part of the industry since the 16th century. Visitors can take tours of the villa, gardens, vineyards, drying rooms, and the ancient monumental cellar as well as taste the different wines produced on site. There are different types of tours and tastings available depending on your interests, it is best to check on their site and book in advance. The villa is also a popular wedding venue and makes for a rather grand and romantic location in Italy!
Villa Mosconi Bertani
Località Novare 37024, Arbizzano-Santa Maria VR, Italy
+39 045 602 0744
Opening Hours:
Monday – 10am to 12.30pm, 2-6pm
Tuesday – Sunday – 9.30pm to 12.30pm, 2-6pm
Villa Mosconi Bertani
Località Novare 37024, Arbizzano-Santa Maria VR, Italy
+39 045 602 0744
Opening Hours:
Monday – 10am to 12.30pm, 2-6pm
Tuesday – Sunday – 9.30pm to 12.30pm, 2-6pm
Photo credits
Picture: Gyozvr / CC BY-SA 3.0
Picture: Gyozvr / CC BY-SA 3.0