A long cypress approach leads through Brunello vineyards to Villa Le Prata - Residenza del Vescovo, a country estate just outside Montalcino. The eight rooms favour period furniture, patterned fabrics and traditional details over a uniform hotel scheme, with views extending across vines, gardens and the surrounding Tuscan hills. Breakfast draws on local and artisan products, and the intimate restaurant is limited to only a handful of tables. Wine tastings and cooking experiences connect naturally to the agricultural setting, while a seasonal outdoor pool sits among mature trees within the grounds. The scale remains residential, with the vineyard landscape present throughout the stay.