Azienda Agricola – Tenuta Monacelli

Agricultural
company

History

Tenuta Monacelli: A History of Passion, Nature and Tradition

Tenuta Monacelli – Lecce is a magnificent 16th century masseria complex in the heart of the Salento region, consisting of two authentic masserias, Masseria Monacelli and Masseria Gianpaolo. Set in 400 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, citrus orchards and holm oak woods, the Tenuta is located 1km from the Abbey of Cerrate, 13km from Lecce, the baroque city, and 1km from the sea.
Divided between the two masserias, the spacious rooms are equipped with air conditioning, minibar, SmartTv, Wifi.
At the centre of the masseria complex is the huge 33-metre swimming pool, surrounded by dry-stone walls, bar area and a functional gym. Exclusive ‘Rifugio del Re’ restaurant, with an elegant outdoor terrace: traditional Apulian dishes with products from the farm, and an open-air barbecue.

Agriculture

AGRICULTURAL TRADITION: THE HEART OF THE ESTATE

Tenuta Monacelli expresses agricultural excellence through care of the land and respect for tradition.
Its 10 hectares of vineyards, including Chardonnay, Negroamaro, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, give life to elegant and refined wines: a red, a rosé, a white and an exclusive classic method sparkling wine aged 18 months.
The olive grove, which covers 290 hectares, includes centuries-old olive trees and new plantations of Favolosa and Leccino, producing a superior quality extra virgin olive oil, an authentic expression of the territory.

beekeeping

Respect for Nature and Sustainability

The Tenuta’s Mediterranean scrubland is an excellent setting for beekeeping, with 210 beehives producing a multi-flower honey with an aromatic flavour, enhanced by the blooming thyme. Alongside, four hectares of citrus groves yield Sorrento lemons, mandarins and clementines, from which an intensely scented limoncello and mandarinetto are made, an authentic expression of southern Italy.

Breeding

A Family Project Looking to the Future

Tenuta Monacelli is the result of a vision that combines tradition, innovation and love for the land. The Fedele-Piccinni family pursues a constantly evolving project with passion and dedication, such as the new beef cattle farm on 80 hectares. Each production phase reflects a constant commitment to quality, sustainability and the enhancement of the land. Here, history, hospitality and nature intertwine, creating an experience that looks to the future without forgetting its roots.

The products

Awards &
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2027