Sip Your Way Through These Italian Wine Country Hotels
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Sure, Rome, Florence and Venice are must-visit destinations, but for a true taste of Italian culture, consider pairing time in the city with a few days in the countryside—specifically, wine country. As the most prolific wine-producing nation on the planet, Italy is covered in vineyards, from Franciacorta and Piedmont in the north to Sicily in the south, not to mention Tuscany. Visiting these regions is as easy as flying to the nearest big city, renting a car and driving into the hills. Read on for our picks of the best Italian wine country hotels and resorts, some of which are on wine estates, and others that put the best vineyards within easy reach.
Casa di Langa
Cerretto Langhe, Piedmont
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Piedmont is a bucket-list destination for true oenophiles—a place where you can try prized Barolos and Barbarescos at the source—and Casa di Langa puts you right in the middle of the region’s Langhe wine area. Built with sustainability in mind (the hotel uses 100% recycled water for irrigation), the property has a minimalist, wabi-sabi look, plus a soothing spa and an enviable wine cellar. Opt for a massage incorporating local hazelnut oil and honey before savoring dishes like tajarin egg pasta with Piedmontese ragù at the on-site Fàula Ristorante.
Relais San Maurizio
Santo Stefano Belbo, Piedmont
Housed in a 17th-century monastery on a hill in Piedmont, just 20 minutes from the Barbaresco wine area, Relais San Maurizio has been a beacon of the region’s hotel scene for more than two decades. Its renowned restaurant, Guido da Costigliole, serves produce from the property’s organic gardens, which are dotted with sculptures. And guests can admire views of the vineyards while floating in the outdoor pool or decompress in the spa’s salt caves and hammam.
Borgo San Felice
Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany
Nestled in the Chianti countryside, this plush Relais & Châteaux property gives new life to a historic village. Two restaurants (the award-winning Poggio Rosso and the casual Osteria Il Grigio) occupy centuries-old stone buildings, the spa is set in a former olive oil press, and rooms and suites are scattered around the property, connected by winding lanes once home to a school and bakery. Two tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a vegetable garden and hundreds of acres of vineyards round out the amenities.
Borgo Santo Pietro
Palazzetto, Tuscany
Similar in concept to Borgo San Felice but more intimate in scale, this luxury resort in a historic Tuscan village has so much to do, you could spend a week here and not get bored. From visiting the farm where the vegetables and herbs are grown and hens lay the eggs you eat at breakfast, to taking art classes, trying cooking lessons, harvesting grapes in the vineyard or indulging at the spa, the on-property activities offer a full immersion in rural Tuscan life.
Borgo San Vincenzo
Montepulciano, Tuscany
This charming hotel in a series of 18th-century buildings is a great base for exploring Tuscany’s scenic Val d’Orcia. When not relaxing by the pool and sampling dishes like the Tuscan club sandwich (with pancetta in place of bacon) at the hotel’s restaurant Il Ciuchino, guests can borrow e-bikes and cycle to nearby wineries in Montepulciano for tastings, visit an agriturismo to learn how the area’s famed pecorino di Pienza cheese is produced or spend some time exploring Pienza, which was designed as the ideal Renaissance city with a central square.
L’Albereta
Erbusco, Lombardy
Forget prosecco: Franciacorta is Italy’s most premium sparkling wine, produced in its namesake region using the traditional method. Experience it for yourself with L’Albereta as your base. The tranquil member of Relais & Châteaux is owned by the family behind Bellavista, one of Franciacorta’s best wineries, and the historic, ivy-covered main building is surrounded by vines. Relax at the Chenot Espace spa, try local dishes with views of Lake Iseo at the Leon Felice restaurant, sample pizza by famed pizzaiolo Franco Pepe at La Filiale and stroll through the sprawling sculpture park.
La Foresteria Wine Resort
Menfi, Sicily
The Planeta family has been farming this land for five centuries and 17 generations, so staying at their boutique hotel means immersing yourself in their know-how and warm Sicilian hospitality. Located on one of their wine estates in southwestern Sicily, La Foresteria is situated between the sea (the Planetas also have a fabulous beach club nearby) and the town of Menfi, with ancient Greek temples within day-tripping distance. You should definitely tour their winery while staying here.
Monaci delle Terre Nere
Zafferana Etnea, Sicily
Set in the foothills of Mount Etna (Sicily’s active volcano), this wine resort is one of only three hotels in Sicily to be awarded with eco-bio certification. The 62-acre organic estate was once tended by Augustinian monks, and some guest rooms are housed in 18th-century buildings with lava stone walls and exposed wooden beams. The Locanda Nerello restaurant uses fresh fruit and vegetables from the estate’s gardens, where native trees grow freely.
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