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Vocabolo Moscatelli
Umbertide, Perugia, Italy · Independent · Core Luxury
Originally constructed as a monastery in the 12th century, the estate was meticulously restored by founders Frederik Kubierschky and Catharina Lütjens to open in August 2022. The property preserves its historical monastic architecture while introducing a contemporary, art-filled interior that celebrates Italian craftsmanship and the "green heart" of Umbria.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2022
- Neighborhood: Calzolaro
- Architect: Studio Archiloop; Jacopo Venerosi Pesciolini
- Interiors: Studio Archiloop
About Vocabolo Moscatelli
- Originally constructed as a monastery with 12th-13th century fabric, the estate was restored by founders Frederik Kubierschky and Catharina Lutjens to open in August 2022.
- Design was led by Studio Archiloop and Jacopo Venerosi Pesciolini, with just 12 rooms preserving the medieval monastic architecture.
History
Originally constructed as a monastery in the 12th century, the estate was meticulously restored by founders Frederik Kubierschky and Catharina Lütjens to open in August 2022. The property preserves its historical monastic architecture while introducing a contemporary, art-filled interior that celebrates Italian craftsmanship and the "green heart" of Umbria.
Restaurants and bars
- VocMos Kitchen — Restaurant · Sustainable, locally sourced ingredients transformed into di · Chef Chef Nicolò
- Matite Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Chef Nicolò's seasonal tasting menu — Seasonal tasting menu offered during the November one-night stays.
- One Night, An Umbrian Autumn — Selected one-night stays in November with Chef Nicolò's seasonal tasting menu and the Umbrian countryside.
- Christmas Market — Christmas Market on 29 November, marking the close of the season.
Amenities
- VocMos farm-to-table restaurant featuring estate-grown produce
- Matite Bar serving artisan cocktails and local wines
- Outdoor swimming pool set against an ancient forest backdrop
- Mediterranean gardens and on-site vegetable patch
- Pottery studio located in a former chapel with artist workshops
- Curated local experiences including truffle hunting and forest trails
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Andrew Harper Editors Choice (2025)
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