Villa Mosconi Bertani, Neoclassical Venetian villa in Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy
Villa Mosconi Bertani is a neoclassical Venetian villa in Negrar di Valpolicella with a three-story main building, two advancing wings, and symmetrical facades. A central pavilion with Tuscan and Ionic columns forms the architectural center of the complex.
Construction began in 1735 under the Fattori family on the site of an ancient Arusnate settlement, with architect Adriano Cristofali completing the design in the 18th century. The villa rose during a period of major change for Venetian architecture and the development of the wine region.
The Chamber of the Muses displays frescoes showing farming themes and seasonal changes painted by Emilian artists Prospero Pesce and Giuseppe Valliani. These wall paintings tell the story of nature's rhythm and how important farming was to life on the estate.
The property includes vineyards and a monumental wine cellar where Amarone Classico DOCG and Valpolicella Classico DOC wines are produced. Visitors can see the connection between the classical building and active wine production here.
The property features an 18th-century icehouse that operated until the mid-20th century. This unusual structure with preserved statues and a small fountain shows how the family managed ice storage in the summer heat.
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