Emotions of Taste
AUTHENTIC FLAVOURS THAT CELEBRATE OUR TERRITORY
In the setting of La Monastica, culinary pleasures find their perfect backdrop: an invitation to savour each mouthful with the same spiritual attention as the nuns who once lived in this Monastery. An incentive to take one’s time to enjoy each dish and not give in to the temptation to rush. The architectural and decorative elements, originally designed to inspire reverence, today infuse the environments with an elegant and welcoming atmosphere that invites calm and the pleasure of conversation. The menu varies according to the seasons, following nature’s rhythm, and showcases authentic flavours. Each dish is a perfect balance of flavours and textures and celebrates, in a modern and original way, the richness of the territory.
■ Convivium
In the former St. Scolastica Church, the spirituality of the place meets the elegance of contemporary design. The result of a refined restoration, it boasts a truly evocative atmosphere, amplified by the sense of spaciousness inspired by the nave
■ Matroneum
A suggestive and intimate environment, this was the former interior portico of the Church reserved for nuns and singers. The original beautiful ceiling with small cross-vaults resting on two columns remains intact.
■ Portico
Well-sheltered, and overlooking the Valdinievole Valley, it is the ideal place to enjoy our gastronomic delights or an aperitif surrounded by the beauty of the landscape.
■ Larder ####This room with a large fireplace, where nuns probably offered food and shelter to pilgrims in the 16th and 17th centuries, is now the ideal space to share gourmet experiences in a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
■ Refectory
The space, which once stored liturgical vestments, offers the perfect atmosphere for meeting at tea or aperitif time, or for enjoying a relaxing break accompanied by some suggestions from the Chef at any time of the day.
■ Cellar
Modern and intimate, this is the perfect environment to enjoy an attentive selection of wine labels accompanied by some dishes.
■ Citrus grove
Surrounded by citrus trees, in this corner of the garden, you can relax and enjoy the wonderful view and the many gourmet offerings of our restaurant.
From the garden to the kitchen
Respecting nature, its seasons, and the perfect ripeness of its fruits is not only a way to preserve the environment but also a way to fully enjoy its flavours, fragrances and aromas. It is an art that the nuns mastered and which, today, is kept alive in the kitchen of our Devoti Restaurant. In fact, a few hundred metres from our Resort you can find La Monastica Agricola, our garden along the banks of the Cessana stream, where we grow the aromatic herbs, vegetables, and fruit varieties used in our kitchen. Everything here is as natural as possible: no chemical treatments of any kind are used and we rely on nature to preserve the plants. We are helped by the "friendly" garden insects and some specific plants (marigold, tagetes, nasturtium, basil, mint...) which, besides enriching the garden itself, protect it from various parasites. All plants are chosen and planted according to the local biodiversity, studying the composition, density, and structure of the soil itself, as well as evaluating sun exposure to favour optimal growth and ripening.
