Il Molino Antico

Our story begins with our family, a cornerstone that has always been dedicated to passing down true values…

It was 1984 when our grandfather Francesco and grandmother Lina, together with our father Claudio and our mother Lorella, decided it was time to purchase land for our business.

While travelling around Umbria, one day they organized a short trip to Spoleto and took us children, Francesco and Antonella, with them. That moment proved to be a turning point: at the sight of the farmhouse and the surrounding land, they fell in love with that plain sheltered by the Martani Mountains, the Uncinano valley.

That same year, they acquired the land, entirely covered with vineyards and olive groves, with an ancient farmhouse at its centre—a former mill dating back to around 1600 AD, as recorded on one of the stones found during the renovation.

After years of sacrifice and relentless work, in 2001 the renovation works finally began. Nothing was easy—many projects, a great deal of bureaucracy, and numerous legal hurdles to resolve. Claudio, supported by the help and love of our grandparents Francesco and Lina, carefully oversaw all the work, but the three of them were far from alone. Our mother Lorella was also by their side, dedicating her heart and soul to the entire project. She meticulously followed every stage of the renovation, both inside and outside the agriturismo, paying attention to every detail and giving the property elegance and refinement.

It was 2005. Time went by, the work continued, the winery came to life, and with it, the agriturismo began to take shape as well. We, their sons, after completing our studies, soon decided to help our parents with their great project.

2006, we opened the Farmhouse Not everyone knows that the entire ground floor of the agriturismo was originally used for winemaking. Where today there are tasting rooms and the sales area, there used to be oak barrels for wine production! Have you ever had breakfast in a winery?

Today, many years have passed since we first opened, and a lot has changed since then. Every problem, obstacle, joy, and satisfaction we have experienced has always been faced by staying on a single path. We have put heart, sacrifice, and passion into our work, and we have always remained deeply attached to the fundamental values of family. Today, our guests are welcomed by Elisa, the soul of our agriturismo and its beating heart, dedicated to making your stay not just a holiday, but a unique experience—a return to origins, a feeling of being at home. Then there is Daniele, our sommelier, who—with his kindness and helpfulness—will guide you into the world of wine and the richness of local products, with both professionalism and warmth. Both are guided by a single common thread…. …to make our guests’ holidays unforgettable experiences to remember!

FUTURE… We look ahead, carrying with us many dreams yet to be realized, with the belief that hospitality is an act of care. Hospitality cannot be taught: it is felt, lived, and passed on.