Winery with panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage hills of Asti

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This charming winery, built around an old monastery, overlooks the Monferrato valleys, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property includes a total of approximately 70 rooms on a total area of 1,466 square meters, spread over 4 levels. The main building has 4 independent apartments, each with a kitchen and bathroom, for a total of 12 bedrooms. In addition to its history as a Catholic monastery, the property previously housed a restaurant and a hotel. Among its former owners is the esteemed family of Nobel laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini. Buildings and Renovations Over the past 20 years, extensive renovation work has been carried out, using only high-quality materials and the best professionals to preserve the historical architecture while integrating modern comfort for year-round use. The main building, which includes the old wine cellar, the restaurant, the crypt, and the old church, now used as a garage, has been carefully restored. The property also features a modern wine cellar, a lively pool area with a pool bar, a courtyard, terraces, and various outbuildings, including a barbecue hut and a light warehouse by the lake. The main structure was renovated between 2000 and 2004. The commitment to preserving the historical essence of the buildings while ensuring modern comfort was significant. Local high-quality materials were used, such as handmade terracotta tiles, recovered old bricks, and biological lime for walls and partitions. The original elements were restored with care to preserve their historical charm. Between 2005 and 2010, a modern winery was integrated, perfectly embedded in the hill, complemented by an overflow pool that significantly improved the recreational facilities. The main kitchen was also renewed, using artisanal materials that underline the Piedmontese tradition. From 2014 to 2017, further significant interventions were made. The facades were restored with great care, preserving their historical appearance while ensuring structural stability. The old wine cellar and the restaurant, including the industrial kitchen, were renewed in a rustic style. The access road and the main entrance were redesigned to improve accessibility and aesthetics, and the church, now a garage building, regained its traditional windows. Finally, the roof of the new winery was converted into a large panoramic terrace, and a pool bar was added to the pool area. Property and Outdoor Areas The 13.7 hectares of the property include a unique mix of vineyards, hazelnut plantations, forests, and a picturesque lake. The agricultural use of the land has been optimized with 4.6 hectares of vineyards, carefully assigned to the various grape varieties based on a comprehensive soil analysis. The renovation of the vineyards began in 2006, with significant phases between 2016 and 2018, which optimized the compatibility between grape varieties and soil and converted the vertical vineyard posts to horizontal ones to increase plant spacing, reduce disease, and improve vine health. Since 2019, the entire property has been biologically certified. The property is characterized by high biodiversity, with numerous trees and a forest that hosts herons, eagles, wild boars, otters, deer, foxes, wild rabbits, hares, and a wide variety of insects and birds. The balance between agricultural land and untouched forest, water protection, and ecological management creates a truly unique natural environment.

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