Fiammetta Inga, mother of the current owner, moved to Podere Marella in 1974. She was one of the first adopters of the agriturismo (farm guesthouse) concept, opening her home to guests in the early 1980’s. She was also one of the first Italian wine makers to go organic, having turned to organic wine production and farming soon after moving to Podere Marella. After undergoing extensive renovation involving the upgrade of all indoor and outdoor facilities and the addition of the swimming pool, pool house and tennis court, the house reopened its doors to guests in 2013.

A spacious, welcoming farmhouse on the Umbria-Tuscany border, perfect for sun-soaked getaways filled with outdoor fun and delicious meals. This charming 18th-century organic winery sits at the edge of an ancient forest, overlooking rolling vineyards and the distant peak of Monte Amiata. Ascend the grand stone staircase to a wisteria-draped loggia and step into your expansive first-floor retreat. Sink into plush sofas by the open fireplace, unwind in spacious bedrooms (three suites feature private sitting areas, all have en-suite bathrooms) beneath rustic wooden beams. Outside, there’s plenty of room to explore—wander the estate, play a round of tennis, or try your luck fishing in the lake. Lounge by the pool on warm, sunny days, complete with a kitchen, barbecue, dining area with table and chairs, as well as a restroom and shower—perfect for spending the whole day outdoors. Dine in the shade as the evening light fades. Visit the beach at Trasimeno, just 6km away, or take a bike and cycle through scenic woodland paths. Discover a variety of restaurants offering mouthwatering regional cuisine.

The region is amongst the world's richest in natural, historical and artistic attractions, offering numerous destinations in all fields of interest - history of art to shopping, wine tasting to cycling, sightseeing to gourmet dining, music to photography. Most of them are only a short drive away, thanks to the free highway that runs 5 km from the property and cuts across Tuscany and Umbria. -Visit the beautiful ancient villages scattered throughout Umbria and Tuscany, where you will have the chance to see countless masterpieces of Italian art - Etruscan to Renaissance - spanning nearly 3000 years. Among them Castiglione del Lago, Cortona, Montepulciano, Chiusi, Panicale, Pienza, Cetona, Città della Pieve, Assisi, Bevagna, Orvieto, Gubbio, Todi, Spoleto - just to name a few... The cities of Arezzo, Perugia and Siena with their amazing heritage are also easily reached, and even Florence and Rome are less than 2 hours away. - For a day at the spa, you have a choice between the resorts of Chianciano Terme, Bagno Vignoni, Rapolano Terme, Bagni San Filippo and San Casciano dei Bagni. - As for shopping, on top of many top wineries and oil mills, the area is rich in local artefacts, especially hand painted pottery and textiles (particularly good shops can be found in Cortona). Fashionistas will be happy to know that Umbria and Tuscany are the home of many top names of Italian fashion, who run their factory stores locally (among them Prada, Gattinoni, Dolce e Gabbana, Valentino, ...). - Village fairs 'sagre' take place throughout the summer. Not to be missed for a real taste of local village life! Major international festivals and exhibitions take stage throughout the year (Umbria Jazz, the Spoleto Music Festival, Cortona on the Move etc) - In winter, the Amiata ski resorts (Cantore, Marsiliana, Macinaie and Contessa) are approximately 65 km away. - Many other sports can be practiced locally: sailing, water skiing, cycling, golf, horseback riding, etc