Boutique Winery in Franciacorta
Joska & Francesca Biondelli — are undoubtedly the masters of Italy’s prized sparkling wine. I have never been an oenophile but thanks to Joska’s talent in the cellar, I fell in love with the estate’s wine and Satèn has become one of my favorites. Biondelli is a beautiful, historic place and Francesca’s hospitality and savoir-faire can be felt throughout. An interior designer herself, she has expertly designed and restored it with a skillful and unconventional mix & match of different fabrics, patterns and colors.
Enrico Costantini for The Italy Edit by Livia Hengel
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Villa Biondelli Wine & Suites is a beautiful Italian estate dating from the 18th century located in the heart of the Franciacorta wine region, offering a timeless atmosphere, ideal for rest and relaxation. A perfect destination for nature lovers, VBWS is surrounded by a pristine park of 2 hectares and Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards that produce the finest Biondelli wines. Recently renovated to the highest standards in order to enhance its charm and timeless atmosphere, Villa Biondelli is now ready to be discovered by all those who appreciate fine wines, decor and interiors.
Since the 1940s Villa Biondelli has been chosen by Ambassador Giuseppe Biondelli of Piacenza and his wife Clementina of the Counts Maggi di Gradella as a summer residence for themselves and their descendants. Finally in Spring 2018, after a meticulous and respectful renovation, VBWS opened its doors to the public, now well equipped with state of the art facilities, to grant every guest who steps within its grounds the chance to lose track of time, to experience a dreamlike atmosphere of a bygone era with all modern comforts, as well as the opportunity to breathe the spirit in which the adventure of the Biondelli Cellars was born.
An evocative place where time has stopped, just a few minutes away from Lake Iseo, recently updated to ensure maximum comfort, yet maintaining the authentic atmosphere of an eighteenth-century aristocratic villa. VBWS is equipped with 11 generously spacious suites, all in haute bohemian style with a blend of authentic vintage furniture and contemporary design. We offer our guests an elegant and personal winery experience, surrounded by beautiful nature, in a unique estate full of history, original frescoes and marvellous interior decor – everything provided within the utmost care and attention to detail.
Our suites have a stunning view over the private park or the vineyards surrounding the estate. Every detail, every piece of furniture and every part of the interior design has therefore been chosen with utmost care for you to have an authentic winery experience. We want to leave you with the greatest memories of our wine region, hosted by the very owners and wine makers, in a cozy atmosphere ready to make you feel like you never left your own home.
Facilities and Services
Eleven Timeless Suites
Adults-Only
A stone’s throw away from Iseo Lake, Villa Biondelli has eleven unique suites, all in haute bohemian style with a blend of authentic vintage furniture and contemporary design. Our suites have a stunning view over the private park or the vineyards surrounding this 18th century estate, offerin a timeless atmosphere ideal for rest and relaxation. You can do as much or as little as you like enjoying the fresh countryside air as you wonder around our beautiful listed park of two hectares.
Organic Wine Tasting
Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Our core business is the production of high end organic wines. You can choose to have a professional wine tasting or instead enjoy a peaceful evening aperitivo served in each area of our grounds, may it be in the outdoor lounges in our park, in the comfort of your suite, or maybe in one of our salotti. Villa Biondelli is a delightful place to come and discover especially suitable for the appreciators of top quality organic wines.
Continental Breakfast
Homemade Organic
Each morning in our jungle veranda or garden patio breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 10:00. An explosion of local produce from nearby farms, all seasonal and 100% organic.
Our in-house Chef Fabio will prepare your eggs Benedict or omelette of your liking as well as providing you with a widespread choice of daily baked croissants, cakes, a fresh selection of local products for you to taste, from organic fruit to fresh yogurt and cheese. All seasonal and Km 0.
In-room Massage
At the time of your reservation drop us an email and inquire about the possibility of booking a massage in advance. We collaborate with several independent masseuse who will satisfy your desires in the comfort and privacy of your suite. Surprise and spoil your love one as you set foot at Villa Biondelli.
Service available only upon request and with due time in advance. Last minute bookings are subjected to the availability of the masseuses.
Exclusivity of the Location
Events, Shootings, Meetings
Villa Biondelli Wine & Suites offers the chance to host private events with the exclusivity of all the suites, the gardens, and staff. We have a maximum capacity of 60 guests. Whether you are looking to celebrate an intimate reception or simply a timeless weekend with your family and friends, we at your complete disposal.
Upon availability, we can offer your the use of our tasting room to arrange a business meeting followed by a light lunch or dinner. We do not dispose of flip-charts or video projectors, we can provide high speed Wi-Fi, TV, water and coffee machine, and a quiet room full of natural light. Maximum 10/12 pax.
We can also host fashion shooting or advertising campaigns. Drop us an email to find out more about our unique location.
The Fairy Tale in the Fairy Tale
A unique tale to tell….
The Genie of the Lamp
During the Second World War, due to the air raids on Milan, the villa became home to the production of one of the first animated feature films of the history of cinema. Also dubbed in English and released on foreign markets with the title The Singing Princess — with Julie Andrews dubbing the princess’ voice — it was inspired from the story of the Genie of the Lamp about fifty years before the production of Aladdin animated movie by Walt Disney Pictures, which was derived, just as The Singing Princess from the tales of the One Thousand and One Nights.
Villa Biondelli was, and still is, an evocative place where time has stopped. Despite the atrocities of WWII and the destruction of such difficult time in history, a group of talented artists had nowhere to go. Locked up at Villa Biondelli, a special setting despite circumstances, that helped them give birth to a magical animated movie that still lives within our walls.
Outdoor Lounges under the century old oak tree
Our antique bell to announce important celebrations
Our bohemian jungle veranda during magic golden hour
Once Upon a Time at Villa Biondelli
The aristocratic elegant interiors are thus a mix between the original antique furnishing of the villa, with a bit of an ethnic colonial and bohemian twist, chosen specifically to honour such animated movie after almost eighty years from its making.
A selection of the authentic watercolours and drawings have been used as core inspiration for the refurbishment of the resort whilst three shutters painted by the creators of the movie have been preserved as memoires of the production who lived among our walls.
Today, we still live and breath the magical atmosphere that was backdrop to such a wonderful story. Hosted by the very owners and wine makers, in a cozy ambience that recalls a bygone area. We are here to ensure you feel like you never left your own home.
Remarkable Land
Lake Iseo and the Franciacorta wine region awaits you.
Explore Franciacorta
Franciacorta in an area of extraordinary beauty which stretches from the banks of Lake Iseo across gentle hills and evocative valleys embellished by ancient villages, medieval castles, patrician villas, churches and remote abbeys.
It offers a wide selection of Michelin starred restaurant and high end local trattorias, spanning from tradition to modern cuisine. This wine region extends until Lake Iseo, one of the less chaotic, yet naturally genuine and unspoiled, lakes of northern Italy, where the Riva Shipyard was born. Discover our land by renting a vespa, a bike, or on the back of a horse.
All these activities are externalised and subject to availability from the respective companies.
Winery Tours and Tastings
Franciacorta Wineries
If you love sparkling wines and you want to travel among modern wineries and beautiful landscapes, Franciacorta is the place for you. An area of extraordinary beauty which stretches from the banks of Lake Iseo across gentle hills and evocative valleys embellished by ancient villages, medieval castles, patrician villas, churches and remote abbeys.
Lake Iseo and Monte Isola
European biggest in-lake island
Lake Iseo is the fourth largest lake in Lombardy, Italy, and is home to the largest in-lake island of Europe: Monte Isola, recently nominated the third “European Best Destination 2019”. Monte Isola can be reached through a network of ferry connection with regular schedules. Driving restrictions are currently enforced, with mopeds and bicycles only allowed on the island. An extensive grid of dedicated bike lanes and hiking trails span all over the island, reaching the peaceful fishing villages with lakeside cafés and the Madonna della Ceriola chapel, nested near the summit of the island. A circular trail of almost 9 km (6 mi) allows a complete tour of Monte Isola.
Michelin Star Restaurants
Great Cuisine variety
Franciacorta offers a great selection of haute cuisine options. The most renowned, inside an ancient hamlet recently restored, is Le Due Colombe, awarded One Michelin Star since 2008. The enviroment, atmosphere and the menù they all have the same central idea: the union between tradition and modernity. Chef Stefano Cerveni gastronomic proposal includes traditional Franciacorta and family recepies together with modern and creative inspirations.
Riding in the Vineyards
Franciacorta Tours
Discover the Franciacorta countryside in the saddle! The experience will last for a few hours where you will be surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and fields that make this view so unique and this experience so fun. The winemaking production systems will be explained during the ride.
This will be a regular horseback riding where we will walk and trot. No faste pace.
UNESCO Heritage Site
Tempio Capitolino, Brescia
The Capitolium of Brixia or the Temple of the Capitoline Triad in Brescia was the main temple in the center of the Roman town of Brixia (Brescia). It is represented at present by fragmentary ruins, but is part of an archeological site, including a Roman amphitheatre and museum in central Brescia.
The temple was built in 73 AD during the rule of emperor Vespasian.
1000 Miglia Museum
The most famous historical race car
The race was established by the young Counts Aymo Maggi and Franco Mazzotti, apparently in response to the Italian Grand Prix being moved from their home town of Brescia to Monza. Together with a group of wealthy associates, they chose a race from Brescia to Rome and back, a figure-eight shaped course of roughly 1500 km — or a thousand Roman miles.
The first race started on 26 March 1927 with seventy-seven starters — all Italian — of which fifty-one had reached the finishing post at Brescia by the end of the race
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