A corner of history in the heart of Franciacorta
The Convento dell’Annunciata Wine Retreat is located in Rovato on Monte Orfano, a long ridge of ancient origin that embraces and borders the enchanting morainic amphitheatre of Franciacorta.
It is housed in a beautiful monastic complex founded in 1449 by the Order of the Friars Servants of Mary, who had been producing wine on a small plot of almost 6 hectares since 1500. Romanino’s fresco, the Annunciation, sums up the essence of a place devoted to the spirit and history of Franciacorta.
The particular geological formation, the geographical position and the climate represent an exceptional combination that favours wine production and other crops such as fig and almond trees. Bellavista has been guarding and running the ancient Chardonnay vineyard since 1990.
The Convent is an ‘Adults Only’ facility
Church opening hours: daily 7:30 – 12:00 and 15:00 – 19:00
Convent can be visited on request by contacting https://conventoannunciatafranciacorta.it/en/
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