Villa De Winckels

Villa De Winckels Hotel and Restaurant, situated in Tregnago in Italy’s Illasi valley, occupies a historic villa first built as a monastery in the 1100s and expanded in the 1400s by Austrian General De Winckels. Nestled amid tranquil hills known for Valpolicella and Amarone wines, the recently restored hotel offers a range of accommodations including Standard Rooms, the exclusive Lovers’ Tower Suite, Wedding Suites, and Family Suites. The restaurant showcases Venetian and classic cuisine, focusing on regional ingredients with refined preparation methods. Signature dishes include beetroot bigoli pasta with duck ragout and reduced Valpolicella wine, veal ossobuco ravioli with pumpkin cream and Parmesan sauce, and roasted octopus served on fennel cream with beetroot mayonnaise and toasted almonds. Guests can explore The General’s wine cellar, featuring a curated collection of Italian and international vintages, with options to dine inside the cellar or partake in guided wine tastings paired with local products. The villa’s extensive gardens and historic architecture provide a serene setting for weddings and special events, blending heritage, gourmet cuisine, and fine wine.