Relais Villa D’Amelia

Relais Villa d’Amelia was born from the masterly renovation of the nineteenth-century Cascina Bonelli, in the heart of Piedmont’s Langhe region, a short distance from the town of Alba.

Sitting on the ridge of a hill between luscious woods and spectacular hazelnut groves, and a breathtaking view of the Alps to boot, Villa d’Amelia is the perfect starting point to discover a magic region, rich in flavors and traditions.

The hotel’s elegant and warm interiors and its manicured blooming gardens surrounding the villa create the perfect atmosphere one would find in a private home, where every guest receives carefully tailored services.

The hotel also features an exclusive restaurant (which was awarded “1 star” from the renowned and prestigious “Michelin Guide”), where it is possible to enjoy the region’s specialties prepared both according to classic recipes and their more modern reinterpretations.

ROOMS & SUITES
Framed by the unique hills of the Barolo vineyards, Villa d’Amelia features 37 finely furnished rooms and suites, whose refined and contemporary style are the perfect complement to the building’s classic flair.

The Travertine marble bathroom in each room furnishes a welcoming space equipped with all comforts. The exclusive San Luigi Suite, built in the estate’s old Chapel, and the two Deluxe Suites overlooking the Alps, are the most prestigious and fascinating accommodations.

SAN LUIGI SUITE
The hotel’s master suite, located right above the old Chapel. One-bedroom Suite with large living room with panoramic views.

Double set of flat screen LCD TV. Wooden and terracotta tiles floors, furnished in a warm contemporary style with oversized closet space. Travertine-marble bathroom featuring both a walk in shower and bathtub.

DELUXE SUITE
Two elegant and finely decorated suites featuring a bedroom with a double bed and large living room with a king sofa bed and an armchair. Both suites offer a stunning view over the Alps and the valley.

One suite is located in the ground floor, the second one is right above on the first floor. This suite has a king four-poster bed and a large balcony. Both suites are furnished with a contemporary style décor with warm colors, hard wooden floors, an oversized closet space.

They feature two TV LCD, one in the bedroom and one in the living room. Large bathroom with travertine marble and double sink, a soaking bathtub and a walk in shower.

JUNIOR SUITE
Large open space with king four-poster bed, lounge area and a work station. Wooden floor, furnished in a warm contemporary style with oversized closet space. Travertine marble bathroom with double sink and bathtub. Total 2 Junior Suites, the first overlooking the courtyard, the second the valley.

SUPERIOR ROOM
King or twin bedded rooms overlooking the hotel’s inner courtyard or the entrance of the hotel for the superior rooms or the panoramic view over the Alps for the Deluxe.

Wooden floors, furnished in a warm contemporary style with a perfect balance of classic furniture and modern elements, designed to provide a refined and comfortable environment. Travertine marble bathrooms with either shower or bathtub.

THE RESTAURANT
The Villa d’Amelia restaurant, awarded by the most prestigious gastronomy guides, has a new identity this year: a renovated dining room, a refined ambience and an informal atmosphere. A new gastronomic concept called DaMà under the direction of chef Dennis Cesco.

The cuisine of DaMà is a combination of tradition and experimentation, with particular attention to the use of excellent raw materials, with local ingredients from farmers, breeders and shepherds in the area.

The protagonists are the typical Piedmontese dishes: stories refreshed and renewed by the young chef’s gaze speaking of the magical land of Alta Langa.

THE CHEF
At only 16, Dennis Cesco’s passion for cooking took him to follow a professional path starting from the most humble roles in the kitchen brigade to working alongside the most famous international chefs: in France and Paris, Dennis Cesco works with chef Alain Solivérès at Le Taillevent, 2 Michelin Stars. Yannick Alléno at Pavillon Ledoyen, 3 Michelin Stars.

Christoph Pelé at Le Clarence 2 Michelin stars. In Italy, in 2013, he became the favourite pupil of Chef Damiano Nigro who, in 2021, handed over to him the kitchen of the Relais Villa D’amelia restaurant where now he serves as head chef.

Dennis Cesco’s cuisine at DaMà restaurant will focus on local ingredients and the authenticity of the countryside, which in Alta Langa is still genuine and intact, with its products to be found among shepherds and small farmers.

THE BREAKFAST
Start your day delighted by the delicious aromas coming from our in-house pastry laboratory makes your day unique from sunrise. Breakfast at Villa d’Amelia is an oasis for palate and body.

There is a wide selection of breads, cakes, pastries, and brioches, all rigorously prepared by our in-house laboratory under Chef Cesco’s careful supervision.
We pair top-quality local cold cuts and cheeses with a variety of honey and jams prepared by small local producers.

Finally, healthy fruit and vegetables, served in an array of different guises, conclude the most important meal of the day. During the good season, it is also possible to eat outdoors, on the terrace, and enjoy a warm coffee, while admiring the breathtaking view of surrounding hills.

THE WELLNESS
A relaxing, welcoming and special place in which you can recover from the daily activities and experience the unique view of the Alps. The hotel wellness area is equipped with a whirlpool, Turkish bath and a Finnish sauna.

To complete the wellness program, treat yourself with a face – body massage, or even a couple massage (it is highly recommended to book these services in advance).

The use of the wellness center with sauna, Turkish bath, emotional shower is free of charge, but subject to availability. The Guests are kindly asked to contact the property to book the use of this service.

HEMOLYMPHATIC MASSAGE
Manual lymphatic drainage is still mainly associated to cellulite and slimming treatments. Actually it is applied in different fields: it can be used in post-operative, traumatic and pregnancy periods.

It becomes an effective anti-stress massage since it produces skeletal musculature relaxation. Moreover, acting on the lymph nodes, it strengthens the immune defenses, which prevent numerous pathologies.

THE SWIMMING POOL
The panoramic outdoor swimming pool grants pleasant and relaxing moments while enjoying a magical view. During the winter season, the covered access and the heated water allow the emotion of a striking reinvigorating bath in the open air.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
A special occasion to celebrate, should be planned with style! Please contact immediately the special events team, share with us your ideas and requests for the event and start relaxing. Whether the organization of the event is easy or not, planning is our specialty!

The Relais Villa d’Amelia, unique location in Alta Langa furnished with an exquisite décor and surrounded by flowered and scented gardens, is the ideal place to celebrate, work, relax and enjoy.

Our staff will give you a range of great suggestions to make your special event a unique experience, elegant and unforgettable. The hotel may be exclusively reserved for your wedding reception, private parties and high level company meetings.

CELEBRATIONS & FAMILY REUNIONS 
There is always an excuse to gather all the family, a birthday, a wedding anniversary, a graduation party, a baby shower… and needs to be celebrated with great style. The restaurant from the Relais Villa d’Amelia has the right space, décor, service and menu choice to organize an exclusive, elegant and personalized event.

EXPERIENCES
Villa d’Amelia’s guests will enjoy the view of pleasant hills crossed by valleys and covered by sun kissed vineyards, lush hazelnut groves, and green woods. Here, it is possible it is possible to relax and admire Mother Nature’s astounding colors, whose tones change as seasons do.

Furthermore, the Langhe area offers the opportunity to travel through a variety of culinary, sports, and cultural experiences. Following the guests personal requests, our experienced Concierge staff will be happy to tailor unforgettable vacations.

WINES & TASTINGS
Villa d’Amelia is the starting point to discover hundreds of wineries disseminated across the region, from the best internationally renowned names and their historical wine reserves, to small producers often known just to wine enthusiasts.

Despite their differences, all wineries share passion and pride to get the best from their grapes. Amongst many varieties produced, the mostly known are Barolo (“the King of wines and the Wine of Kings”) and Barbaresco, produced with the same grapes (Nebbiolo) but with singular characteristics due to the different production areas, which are the two homonymous towns.

However, in this generous land there are many other wines that meet excellence. The preferred and historic production of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto lives with white wines produced using local grapes like Arneis and Favorita that have a high quality level as well, not to forget the famous Moscato and Asti Spumante.

Our concierge service is at your entire disposal to suggest you one of the best local wineries and book a private visit with a wine tasting of the excellent wines produced together with the winemaker. In the meantime, you will also have the opportunity to learn the interesting process of the wine production.

The Langa region is a true paradise for gourmands. The territory offers first class ingredients, that together with the familiar traditions handed down from generation to generation allow you to enjoy nowadays the authentic “Langa” dishes.

Actually, in this area there are still many family run trattorie that defy the passage of time. The egg pasta used to prepare the “tajarin” or “plin” ravioli is homemade and the precious veal meat from the “Province of Granda” (name of the province of Cuneo in local dialect) is the basis for the preparation of ancient recipes like hand chopped raw meat, cold veal with tuna sauce and braised meat.

The simplest dishes are usually the most delicious and they look like they have been specially created to espouse the most precious autumnal ingredient, the Alba White Truffle, which will enhance their perfumes and tastes.

In fact the movement “Slow Food” was born in Bra (30 km away from Benevello), an association that “works to preserve the local cuisine, the traditional production, the animals or vegetables threatened with extinction and sustains a new model of agriculture, less intensive and cleaner” (www.slowfood.it)

The profusion of fine ingredients combined throughout the years to the creativity of new Chef generations, have brought international fame to the local gastronomy and turned this region into one of the Italian areas with the highest number of Michelin starred restaurants.

You are then spoilt for choice! Whether you are looking for a simple trattoria in which you can enjoy genuine and substantial dishes or you want to be a part of an haute cuisine experience in a fine dining restaurant, we will be pleased to help you out in planning your gastronomic appointments according to your preferences and to your daily itinerary!

VESPA TOURS
Italy is the birthplace of the Vespa. So, is there perhaps a better means to roam around manicured hills covered by vineyards? Our Concierge staff is at our guests’ disposal to book a Vespa rental through our professional and reliable partners, allowing them to live an unforgettable vacation.

BIKING & TREKKING
Out of several difficulty levels offered, one will certainly match your own shape, and you will be able to go across vineyard rows or old villages while you look for breathtaking views.

The Langhe’s climate and roads offer bicycle lovers unforgettable moments. Rows of vineyards, hills, charming hamlets accompany trekkers in their never-ending discovery of unique sights.

HORSEBACK RIDING
A horseback riding tour is one of the best ways of enjoying the wild green of High Langa. Nearby the Relais Villa d’Amelia there is an equestrian centre in which you can book a lesson in the riding school, both for adults and children.

If you already know the techniques of horseback riding, you will be able to go for a tour with the instructor throughout a nice and relaxing way, where you can even stop for a picnic or a snack in the country.

GOLF
If your preferred sport is golf, we are pleased to suggest some Clubs with courses and practice grounds available to new players that experience this sport for the first time and to skilled players eager to improve their own playing level.

TRUFFLE HUNTING
It is a once in a lifetime exciting adventure in which you will walk through the forest with an experienced “trifolau” (Piedmontese word for truffle hunter) and his dog for a truffle hunt.

The precious “Alba White Truffle” can be gathered solely during the autumnal season; whilst on summer time, the same excursion can be organized to look for the black truffle.

During the hike, you will learn useful information about the botanical elements found in the forest that favours the growth of this special underground fungus.

HOT AIR BALLOON TOURS
If you wish to observe the magnificent scenery designed by the hills from a unique and privileged angle, experience the unforgettable tour in a hot air balloon. We can organize the tour for you with a skilled team of qualified pilots.

To ensure the maximum safety, the flight will be done only if excellent weather conditions are present. Once you land, a brunch or snack with typical products can be set up for you. Visit the Consorzio Turistico Langhe e Monferrato Roero site and discover how to book your hot air balloon trip.

DRIVING HOLIDAY
From the sporty Triumph Sportlife to the Fiat 124 Sport, from the dynamism of the Volkswagen Beetle to the icons made in Italy as the Fiat 500 and the Alfa Romeo Duetto, up to the elegance MG A, driving a piece of history on the streets of the Langhe.

HISTORY & NATURE
A quiet hill expanse marked out with parallel valleys and covered with sun-kissed vineyard rows, with vigorous hazelnut trees and green forests where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful seasonal nuances of nature.

The generous land of this historical Piedmontese region, located between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti, offers first quality ingredients that have always nourished the natural interest of the locals for the culinary arts and wine production.

The finest “Nebbiolo” grapes lovely aged in oak barrels become “Barolo” and “Barbaresco”, two widely known and renowned Italian wines.

The shady hillsides with calcareous soil covered with ancient forests create the special conditions that favour the growth of the Alba White Truffle, and provide the highest quality to this fine fungus.

Benevello, an ancient village located in the heart of the High Langa a few minutes away from Alba, is the ideal place to relax surrounded by nature and is an excellent starting point for hiking tours in which you will discover the traditions, culture and local wine and food.

Rely on our experienced staff to design a personalized itinerary following your special requests and enjoy the beauty of this magical territory!

ART & CULTURE
The Langa has endless surprises for history and culture lovers. Go for a walk in this region’s capital, Alba, a small city with two thousand years of history that preserves with cure the old churches and many of the medieval towers that have named it as “the city with hundred towers”.

It is a must see site in which you can start discovering the artistic and architectural treasures of this part of the Piedmont. Almost every town nearby has an old village that is worthwhile a visit; we cannot list just a few of them without leaving apart others that deserve the same attention as well.

Some of them had a main role in the Piedmont and Italian history, others are writers and celebrities hometowns, and others simply have beautiful architecture or are located in suggestive areas with astonishing views.

Last but not least, there are many castles and fortresses built in different historical moments that have been transformed into museums, art galleries and are home of temporary art exhibitions.

It will be very easy to organize a small tour in which combining cultural visits with tempting gourmand stops, just wander from village to village and it will all come by itself…

But in case you prefer to have well defined benchmarks, please let us know; we will be pleased to assist you and lend you a GPS navigator in which we can program each part of the itinerary and do not leave anything at random!

SHOPPING
Not everybody knows that in Piedmont there is the biggest outlet in Europe; it is the “Serravalle Designer Outlet”, and is located less than one hour ride from the Relais Villa d’Amelia. It has 180 stores featuring some of the most famous fashion brands, a wonderful shopping destination!

If you are a true gourmand you cannot miss a visit at “Eataly”, the largest and renowned commercial centre specialised in excellent quality food items, whose freshness and origin is always guaranteed.

There is one store right outside Alba, but the main and biggest centre is located in Turin, and could be your dining site while you enjoy a daily tour in the historical Savoy city.

Rooms: 37

Price: from 170 EUR per night

Source: www.villadamelia.com