Located just 10 km from Verona, in the enchanting green hills of the Valpolicella appellation, Villa Sogara is a stunning historic villa (the Emperor of Austria stayed here in 1857) filled with treasures, and built during the 15th century upon Roman ruins. The owners have completely restored the Villa, which contains 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a fully appointed kitchen, dining room, library, music room (with piano), various living rooms and outdoor relaxation areas.

A new swimming pool with a terraced sunbathing patio is surrounded by 10 hectares (25 acres) of picturesque vineyards and orchards. Daily cleaning service, Wi-Fi internet access, air conditioning, two dishwashers, two washing machines, two refrigerators and a dryer are included. This stellar location is ideal for exploring the Veneto and the surrounding area, for attending the many international fairs held in Verona or just for avoiding the chaos of modern life.

Your hosts, Tommaso and Ela Peruzzi, are an accomplished sommelier and chef team. Guests are encouraged to arrange cooking classes, wine experiences and gourmet meals with them in advance. All classes, tastings and dinners are prepared and conducted at the villa so no driving is needed. (Be sure to order the classic Risotto Sogara for a dinner course. Prepared with the Villa-grown Lilium wine, accented with Pecorino with truffles, this is a dish not to be missed.)

The Veneto is a region full of history and tradition, renowned also for local food and wine production. Many interesting sites to be visited are Venice, Vicenza, Padova, and Lake Garda. Nearby, you will find countryside, mountains and seaside, lakes and sea beaches.

Verona is one of the main tourist destinations in north-eastern Italy, thanks to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs (Vinitaly, Fieracavalli, Marmomacc and many others), shows and operas, such as the Opera Festival in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans.

Because of the value and importance of its many historical buildings, mostly of the Roman and Medieval ages, Verona has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Moreover, Verona is the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Verona's Natural History Museum contains one of the most valuable collections of fossils and archaeological remains of Europe. Castelvecchio Museum features a collection of sculptures, statues and paintings in a magnificent castle built in 1354-1356.

* The rental rate includes the complete and exclusive residence in the villa, all expenses for water, electricity, gas for cooking, air conditioning (June 1st - September 30th), private swimming pool usage, internet 60Mbps wifi access, daily cleaning service for bedrooms and bathrooms (except Mondays), and final cleaning. Linen and towels are provided, including pool towels. The swimming pool is usually open from the first week of May to the last week of September. From November 1st to April 15th central heating surcharge may apply (please ask). Phone bills are not included and must be paid separately. Security/damage deposit of euro 800 to be left at arrival, will be reimbursed at check out with the property left in acceptable conditions and with no damage exceeding reasonable wear and tear. Rental payments can be done by credit card online or via bank wire transfer.

** Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.

*** Additional services are available on request: Food & Wine excursions (visits to high quality local restaurants, wineries, artisan pasta workshops, cheese factories, etc). Personal wine advisor. Wine tastings and experiences on premises. Worldwide food&wine shipping. Also available is catering for special events or just everyday life; chauffeur & shuttle transfers for airports, train stations, the Opera, or any other locations. Wedding planners and event planners are available to arrange elegant celebrations, elopements, parties, meetings and so on. For any further requests, please feel free to contact us.

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