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Castello di Reschio
Guided tour of Castello di Reschio between Umbria and Tuscany
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Castello di Reschio is a medieval castle converted into a 36-room hotel, perched on a hill on the borders of Umbria and Tuscany.
Property of Count Benedikt Bolza, esthete architect, Reschio recreates an idealized atmosphere of a country residence from the last century.
From the staff uniforms to the weathered furniture, including the coffee machine, everything was designed by the castle's style office.
On site, horse riding at the count's stud farm, bathing in the mirror pool surrounded by pine trees, relaxation in the Roman baths, cooking classes...
From €870 per night, breakfast included, 2 nights minimum.
Such.
: +39 075 844 362.
IN RESCHIO
Vocabolo Moscatelli
The bridal chamber of Vocabolo Moscatelli.
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Not far from Reschio, Vocabolo Moscatelli is an ancient Olivetan monastery, surrounded by fields and undergrowth.
A contemporary nugget in a 12th century envelope, this hotel with 12 rooms and suites opened in the summer of 2022. Designed by a couple of Germans with a passion for Italy, the decoration combines a few designer pieces with custom-made furniture by local artisans.
Opening onto the countryside, the terraces of the suites with outdoor bathtubs are an invitation to relax.
From €380 per night, on a double basis, with breakfast served all day.
Such.
: +39 075 545 58 15.
TO PERUGIA
Sina Brufani
Located at the end of Corso Vannucci, the main artery of Perugia, the Sina Brufani hotel is a palace from the end of the 19th century, majestically dominating the Umbrian countryside.
Old-fashioned decor and swimming pool under the arches to relax.
From €200 per night, breakfast included.
Such.
: +39 075 573 25 41.
IN SELLANO
Castello di Postignano
Castello di Postignano.
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In southeast Umbria, Castello di Postignano is a 9th-century fortified hamlet, overlooking a beautiful valley.
Abandoned and falling into ruin, it was bought by two architects who transformed its homes into suites.
A welcoming atmosphere, a bit old-fashioned, floats over the 22 apartments.
We are under the spell of the vertical streets offering panoramic views of the countryside.
Chef Vincenzo Guarino's Tavola Rossa represents a gastronomic experience where Neapolitan flavors meet those of Valnerina.
Around €200 per night, breakfast included.
Such.
: +39 074 378 89 11.
Good restaurants
TO PERUGIA
Osteria a Priori
Osteria A Priori.
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In Perugia, this restaurant offers traditional Umbrian dishes under the vaults of old medieval stables, including a melting Chianina (famous regional cattle breed).
Around €30 per meal.
Such.
: +39 075 572 70 98.
Luce
Located in a former monastic dormitory, Luce is a marvel.
Open only in the evening, this gourmet restaurant with refined lines offers vegetarian dishes of rare refinement.
From €56 per person without wine.
Such.
: +39 075 850 09 22.
IN MONTEFALCO
The Alchemist
On the main square of Montefalco, a charming hilltop town surrounded by the Sagrantino vineyards, L'Alchimista is a family affair.
In the kitchen, Patrizia, the “
mamma
”, revisits regional recipes with talent.
This lover of fresh herbs produces everything herself, oil, bread, pasta, etc.
Around €45 per person.
Such.
: +39 074 237 85 58.
IN MONTELEONE D’ORVIETO
Pomario
At the Pomario winery, organic wines age in barrels.
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South of Lake Trasimeno, near Monteleone d'Orvieto, the Pomario winery is another family story.
During a chance visit to Umbria, Count Spaletti Trivelli and his wife fell in love with a ruin lost among the vineyards and olive trees.
Fifteen years later, Pomario has become a producer of award-winning organic red and white wines.
The house welcomes guests for tastings and meals in an enchanting setting.
From €12 per person for a simple tasting.
Such.
: +39 075 835 85 79.
AND ALSO...
It is by electric cart that we set off to discover the century-old olive trees of
Montevibiano Vecchio,
an estate of almost 300 hectares, southwest of Perugia.
Certified zero carbon emissions, the property, renowned for its wines and oil, organizes bucolic picnics.
€30 per person.
Such.
: +39 075 878 33 86.
Things to do in Umbria
MONTEGABBIONE
The Scarzuola
La Scarzuola, an esoteric city in the middle of the Peruvian valleys.
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Venture to La Scarzuola, an esoteric city in the middle of the Peruvian valleys, designed in the 1950s by the architect Tomaso Buzzi.
This theater setting, built on the site of a former Franciscan convent, borrows from the works of Dalí and the ideal palace of the Postman Cheval.
The visit with the current owner, Marco Solari, a modern-day hermit, is a mystical experience.
By reservation.
€10 entry.
Such.
: +39 076 383 74 63.
BEVAGNA
Explore the pretty medieval town of Bevagna and learn about its history linked to textiles thanks to tours organized by the Tasselli cashmeres who also open their manufacturing workshop to visitors by reservation.
€70 per visit with translator.
Such.
: +39 074 236 21 12.
PERUGIA
Museo Atelier Giuditta Brozzetti
The San Francesco delle Donne church in Perugia is home to the Giuditta Brozzetti workshop.
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Discover the Museo Atelier Giuditta Brozzetti inside the beautiful San Francesco delle Donne church in Perugia.
Guided tours allow you to understand the history of weaving in Umbria and its revival in the 19th century.
By reservation, from €20 per person.
Such.
: +39 075 40 236.
To slip into your suitcases
Art and discipline in the Brunello Cucinelli factory.
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Cashmere… from
Brunello Cucinelli
’s mother boutique in Solomeo.
Scarf from €180.
Such.
: +39 075 529 45 55.
A knit at a reduced price in the
Fabiana Filippi
outlet in Giano dell'Umbria.
Around €350 for a sweater.
Such.
: +39 074 296 991.