TheSothebys International Realty brand partneredwith theWall Street Journalto create Houseguest, an exclusive custom video seriesthatfollows influential and inspirational people who become guests at homes represented by the Sothebys International Realty brand. These houseguests embrace the unique lifestyle associated with their extraordinary surroundings.
Episode 4 of Houseguest finds Joe Cicala, Executive Chef at Le Virtu, and the Co-Owner and Culinary Director at Brigantessa in Philadelphia, at Via di Cappello, a secluded villa nestled in the Florentine countryside.
"You can tell that there is definite history here...immediately you are inspired."

The 18-bedroom, 12-bathroom villa was built in the late 19th century by Giuseppe Poggi, one of Florence's greatest architects. This impressive Florentine country estate provides the unusual combination of a wonderful rural location with easy access to amagnificent renaissance city. With luxury features including formal gardens, large country-style kitchen, underground wine cellar and swimming pool with sweeping views ofthe surrounding Chianti landscape - Via di Capella is a truly special property.

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