Tenuta Montemagno RELAIS & WINES is in the heart of the Monferrato hills, which are UNESCO heritage, among vineyards, farmland, and historical sites. An ancient 1800 farmhouse, reported to the original splendor, today is a beautiful relais in Monferrato, a hospitable place to enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience.

Hospitality, at Tenuta Montemagno, is the value that originated the dream from which it all began. Through this philosophy, the Estate is considered among the most exclusive residences of the Italian Boutique Hotels, which is a formula that selects the facilities based on the high quality of the services offered (a discounted criterion, in terms of luxury hospitality) and based on the formula proposed and management method.

The Boutique Hotel Tenuta Montemagno features a cozy, intimate, warm environment, in which the fusion of hospitality, services, and food and wine experience is of the highest standards. Everything is immersed in beautiful natural Unesco beauties.

Here the attention to detail is impeccable: from the design and the intimacy of the rooms to the choice of furnishings, without forgetting catering quality, to the exclusive services dedicated to guests, including the SPA Suite and the Tasting Experience.

THE HISTORY
The original building is the sign of the most ancient architecture of Monferrato. It has been maintained as a foundation on which to start the renovation. Arches, architraves, walls, fireplaces, and ceilings of the former residence can still be admired.

The expansion and renovation work has made it possible to build a residence where our guests can enjoy a unique experience, immersed in a place where time seems to have stopped and where a hospitable and generous nature welcomes them, with its lively rhythm.

The farmhouse is a great heritage, which preserves ancient traditions, such as the breeding of silkworms and the cistern for rainwater harvesting, useful in times of drought, placed under the paving.

Its walls are a witness of a historical, social, and country life, featured by deep roots that we have deliberately recovered while maintaining the same architectural details as a faithful reconstruction of the original building.

THE BAREA FAMILY 
An entrepreneur able to combine vision and concreteness, a kind of restlessness with stubbornness in making dreams come true, a successful business captain. And this is Tiziano Barea.

He dreamed, searched, wanted, and renovated Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines, a relais set in the heart of Monferrato, the result of careful research, in which his family was also involved. A constant presence, even after the work has been completed.

His wife, brother, and the entire second-generation are currently engaged in the management of the relais and the cellar: from commercial activities to marketing and communication, to administration, up to general managing. A work carried out with great passion and a kind of devotion to the customer, to achieve the common goal of creating an unforgettable experience at Tenuta Montemagno.

BAROLO SUITE 
A cozy atmosphere, an oasis of tranquility, enchanting views of vineyards and courtyard of Tenuta. A beautiful accommodation as our Honeymoon Suite, perfect to spend the most romantic moment of your life, in total privacy. Here is the Senior Suite Barolo of Tenuta Montemagno.

FREISA JUNIOR SUITE 
Our Freisa Junior suite is on the ground floor of the residence and is exactly like the Syrah Junior Suite. It is on two levels, and four adults and a baby can be accommodated ( cot available on request). This Junior Suite offers comfort for couples and families, and is perfect to spend a quiet and relaxing weekend.

SUPERIOR ROOMS
The Superior Rooms are located partly in the 1800s tower and partly in the oldest part of the Residence. They offer a glorious panoramic view of the surrounding hills and vineyards. The spaces are elegant, finely furnished, comfortable, and peaceful, reflect the history of the estate, which dates back to four centuries ago.

MOSCATO CLASSIC ROOM
Our Moscato room is on the first floor of the Tower and offers a spectacular view of the Timorasso vineyards, the centuries-old halznut tree and the cellar of the estate.

THE RESTAURANT
Our restaurant, La Civetta Sul Comò, is located on the top of the hill that houses Tenuta Montemagno. The relais is in Monferrato, among slight slopes and vineyards typical of the area, and our gourmet offer comes from it.

Our cuisine is prepared by our skilled and professional Executive Chef, Giampiero Vento, who provides our guests with experimental dishes, seeking the perfect pairings to enhance the excellent 0 km raw material and the wines of Tenuta Montemagno cellar for an unforgettable experience.

THE CHEF
From Sicily to Piedmont, to experience all the different tastes of our country and Mediterranean cuisine. This is the path taken by Giampiero Vento since he was young, starting from his hometown, Palermo.

A professional path that allowed him to grow, always looking for ideas and challenges to give character to his cuisine. Giampiero Vento has always been deeply in love with this territory, and for this reason, he soon became Executive Chef of the kitchen of Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines.

His path has led to the luck encounter with our president and founder. Here’s where a union characterized by the passion for this area of Piedmont and by the aim to combine tradition and innovation starts. This is the perfect combination that has always characterized Tenuta Montemagno and all its products.

THE CUISINE
Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines overlooks the gentle slopes of Monferrato, beautiful land that has inspired our Executive Chef Vento, who provides our guests with cuisine made of 0 km raw materials locally produced which are top quality excellences of this region.

Our dishes come from the combination of the Piedmontese tradition, creativity, and innovation, adding all the flavors and scents of the Sicilian products such as citrus fruits and vegetables typical of the island. The work was completed with the construction of a new cellar built by recovering the foundations and the basic structure of the old one.

THE WINE TASTING
Freshness or strong flavors, lightness or elaborate proposals, find the ideal combination with the wine proposal of Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines. Our tastings are offered to combine cuisine and wines produced by our cellar, enhancing the gastronomic experience, thus providing our guests with a special and unforgettable experience at Tenuta Montemagno.

EVENTS
The wide spaces and architecture of Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines, the gentle slopes of the Monferrato hills, the vineyards surrounding the relais, and the beauty of the Alpine region are the perfect ingredients for private and corporate events.

Meetings, conferences, private or gala dinners, weddings, and ceremonies will turn into unique and unforgettable moments for guests and organizers.

CORPORATE EVENTS
A conference room provided with next-gen equipment and devices can accommodate up to 70 people and is available for your business meetings.

A room characterized by an oak table made from ancient centuries-old beams and another small and intimate one with a large window overlooking the hills are available upon reservation. Our staff is available to organize team-building activities such as our truffles hunting.

WEDDINGS IN PIEDMONT
Entering Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines means immersing yourself elegant and charming atmosphere. A timeless place perfect to provide our guests with an amazing experience.

The large courtyard of the relais and its terraces overlooking the slope, the internal beautiful halls and lounges, the garden, and the infinity-edge pool, are perfect to make your weddings and private parties unforgettable.

THE WELLNESS
Tenuta Montemagno is a relais immersed in Monferrato and is one of the most prestigious Boutique Hotels in Italy, an award given only to family-run small relais and resorts able to offer top quality services to their guests.

ADHARA, our SPA Suite reserved exclusively for our guests, makes the stay at Tenuta even more pleasant. Relais guests, wrapped in a relaxing atmosphere, can access to the sauna and shower with hydromassage upon reservation to regenerate after a day exploring the Monferrato, among its vineyards and castles.

For those who want a relaxing treatment before a special wine tasting or a dinner overlooking the surrounding hills, it is possible to make a reservation and enjoy the professionalism of the Comfort Zone staff, a specialised company that provides products for personal care available at the SPA Suite.

THE MONFERRATO
Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines is a relais nestled in the Monferrato Astigiano, that strip of Piedmont located between the provinces of Asti, Alessandria, and Vercelli. It is easily reachable, being only a few hours from Milan, Turin, and Genoa.

Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines stretches along the 45th parallel, and its 100 hectares of land touch four municipalities: Montemagno, Varigi, Casorzo, and Altavilla.

He was a military nominated imperator who won many battles and conquered many lands. It is said that, once, his horse lost a shoe, then fixed by Aleramo with a brick. And that’s where we get the name of the region: the dialect words “mun” ( brick) and “frà” (shoeing )that form the word “Monferrato”

Monferrato offers a landscape of great beauty: rolling hillsides cross it, showing woods, vineyards, and ancient old towns made of red bricks. Wine is one of the precious results of the laboriousness of the inhabitants of these lands.

These are world-famous excellences and unique and exclusive characteristics, such as the native vines of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato and Malvasia di Casorzo.

The tourist’s palate will find satisfaction by combining the wines of this land with the typical dishes of Monferrato cuisine, revisited in a modern and innovative key by the chefs who work in the hotel and relais of this region, such as Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines.

Rooms: 16

Price: from 170 EUR per night

Source: www.tenutamontemagno.it

Live a unique experience where art, history, culture and tradition come together. The sumptuous palace of the Monastery of Cherasco, built in the early 1700s and from the 1800 headquarters of the order of the Somascan Fathers, after a careful restoration work that lasted more than six years has been returned to its former glory.

From a magnificent residence of times gone by was born a luxury hotel, the hotel Somaschi, with unique features of its kind. These are reflected in its standard category of rooms Deluxe, its large common areas with original stucco, its majestic 7 meters high frescoed halls, the stairway for parades, the Theatre hall with its original 18th century stage setting of the activity of the “Ristorante il Teatro”, the impressive cloister of 6000 square meters, the beautifully landscaped garden of 3000 square meters with swimming pool.

In the historic centre of Cherasco invite guests of the Monastery of Cherasco to immerge themselves into the dreamy atmosphere of an old time, to witness a service that is now more than ever rare in its kind.

ROOMS & SUITES
The Somaschi Hotel has 27 rooms of different categories: deluxe rooms have black marble bathrooms and luxurious furniture; Junior Suites are designed following the style of Italian fashion gurus; Stucchi Suite has a canopy bed and original stucco ceiling from XVII century; the Family Suite with two separete bedrooms is perfect for adults and children; calssic rooms are essencially furnished but elegant.

IL TEATRO RESTAURANT 
The cuisine at the Monastery of Cherasco is called “Ristorante Il Teatro”. An a la carte restaurant where our staff lead by the young chef Fabio Sala, meets the tradition of the Italian and Piedmontese cuisine with a focus on loca products.

The hall is inside of a XVIII century theater, that gives the name to the restaurant. Our suggestive, welcoming restaurant offers a service mindful of details, done by a young and dynamic staff.

We invite you to follow kitchen courses done by our chef. Our charming location is perfect for every event: weddings, family lunches, birthday and degree parties, romantic and business dinner.

Just for who is sleeping in our hotel, you will have the chance to have breakfast in a theater, where a large buffet is set up in front of the stage with all specialities: sweet, salted, gluten and dairy free.

WEDDINGS & EVENTS
The Monastery of Cherasco, according to the policy, hosts only one wedding per day, offering the Exclusive use of all the hotel: cloister of the building (or garden with swimming pool), monumental staircase, all the first floor including the hall, the event room and the theater room.

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES
A conference at the Monastery of Cherasco, also becomes unique in its kind; conference rooms capacity up to 350 people theater style and 200 banquet set up, equipped with all the latest technology.

THE SWIMMING POOL 
Rooms guests can use for free our outdoor pool, located in the large backyard garden (open during the summer season). Perfect for all people that want to relax and recover energy in absolute freedom. During the summer season, we offer food & beverage services in the garden.

Rooms: 27

Price: from 136 EUR per night

Source: www.monasterocherasco.it

The first Relais dedicated to Barolo where everything has been conceived to be lived to the fullest and savored with calm, in the heart of one of the most prestigious Barolo crus. Welcome to Palás Cerequio, the temple of Barolo, a charming relais and the ideal starting place to discover the Langhe, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Located in La Morra, in the heart of one of the most famous crus of the “King of wines”, Palás Cerequio offers the luxury and magnetic charm of a total immersion in the world of Piedmont wine, allowing you to savor every moment with calm and sensibility.

The facility, owned by the historical Michele Chiarlo winery, once an ancient noble palace (Palás in Piedmontese dialect), has been completely renovated and offers its guests the unique experience of staying immersed among the vineyards, surrounded by lush nature, breathtaking landscapes and “artistic” spaces studied in detail.

The walls of Palás recount the most symbolic crus of Barolo through the works of Giancarlo Ferraris, a painter close to Michele Chiarlo, as the creator of his most famous labels. Next to the paintings are cases displaying lumps of earth from where the miracle begins, showing guests the differences and peculiarities of the area’s lands.

Inside the Caveau of Cerequio, aside from the collection of over 6,000 bottles, there can also be found precious documents preserved: the celebrated viticultural and oenological Monograph of the province of Cuneo, a volume written by Lorenzo Fantini in 1879.

Everything at Palás Cerequio is about the story and passion for Barolo, for quality wines and the joy of life, a typical trait of these extraordinary hills.

SUITES OF THE PAST
Located within the manor house, the four suites of the Past let guests drench in a classic, harmonious and refined atmosphere, with furnishings inspired by the elegance and charm of Piedmontese baroque.

Spacious and bright rooms, with day and night areas and private wellness spas overlooking the vineyards or the courtyard. Each suite is dedicated to a historic Barolo cru and a selection of bottles from the respective production areas is kept in a case carved into the wall: Cerequio, Cannubi, Rocche di Castiglione and Villero.

CEREQUIO
A very quiet suite featuring original pieces brought back to life, Cerequio is one of the most charming rooms in the Resort, par excellence. It has a splendid view of the vineyards and a certain charm of the past, ideal for those who love tranquility and classic luxury without forgoing modern comforts. Barolo, Monforte, Serralunga and other villages can be seen from the windows and from the old balcony.

CANNUBI
A suite with a classic character that recalls discreet and courteous hospitality, Cannubi enjoys a splendid view of the hills and a truly unique tranquility… ideal for those who like to rest in the elegant but not pretentious atmospheres that are typical of Piedmont in the past. A stunning glimpse of Barolo, Monforte, Serralunga and other villages can be seen from the windows.

SUITES OF THE FUTURE
Designed with a minimal and natural style, utilizing raw and precious materials (Luserna stone and oak trunks) and featuring breathtaking views of the vineyards, large living / sleeping spaces and a private wellness spa area.

Each suite of the future is dedicated to one of the famous Barolo crus, whose labels are kept in display cases: Vigna Rionda, Bussia, Arborina, Ginestra and Brunate. The decorations of the rooms are enriched with wooden poles recovered from the vineyards.

RIONDA
Rionda is Bussia’s younger sister, endowed with same character but giving off a completely different feeling and vibe. An open space suitable for couples or families who love basic design that hides every modern comfort.

BUSSIA
Bussia is a jewel nestled in the heart of Palás Cerequio: very bright, spacious, trendy, stylish, stunning, suitable for couples with an aesthetic taste but also for families who want extensive and homey spaces for their stay. It almost seems to “touch” the small village of Barolo.

THE TEMPLE OF BAROLO
At Palás Cerequio Barolo is the absolute protagonist: it accompanies guests on a journey towards well-being, inwardness, luxury and art. Every detail at Palás Cerequio is an invitation to savor, taste and discover in an immersive way all the infinite nuances of the “King of wines”, to know its most prestigious crus and the labels made by the hands of the most important and renowned wine producers of the area.

THE CAVEU OF BAROLO
Inside the eighteenth-century cellars of Palás Cerequio, the Caveau of Barolo lays in silence. Here is where the history of Michele Chiarlo winery resides: over half a century of Barolo vintages, from 1958 until present, are meticulously preserved, creating a unique collection of over 6,000 bottles of various sizes.

A thrill that can be experienced upon reservation, a chance to taste extremely rare and perfectly preserved labels of more than fifty years of age. The Caveau of Barolo is a home to wine culture: it houses a copy of the famous Monograph on Viticulture and Oenology of the province of Cuneo, written by Lorenzo Fantini in 1879.

EXCLUSIVE TASTINGS
Palás Cerequio’s vast wine collection offers a unique experience for true wine lovers: horizontal and vertical tastings, led by sommelier Roberto Stroppiana, of old vintages selected among the greatest expressions of the most prestigious crus of the Barolo denomination.

The private tastings, always available upon reservation, offer an impressive selection of over 400 labels from the cellars of Michele Chiarlo and the nine main Barolo Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive (MGA), the very ones that give their names to the suites: Brunate, Bussia, Cannubi, Cerequio, Ginestra, Arborina, Rocche di Castiglione, Vigna Rionda and Villero.

THE POOL 
Immersed among the vine rows of Cerequio is the Palás swimming pool, overlooking one of the most enchanting landscapes of the Langhe.

An infinity pool offering a view of the vast Barolo vineyards in a single glance, dotted by towers, castles, historic villages and noble cellars. A spacious relaxation area, recently renovated and widened, surrounds the pool: you can enjoy your apericru here, without taking your eyes off the view.

E-BIKE
Bicycles with pedal assistance are the most sustainable and dynamic way of discovering the Langhe, while combining physical activity and outdoor life. Palás Cerequio has four E-bikes available for guests. All bikes are regularly checked and are always available for hire (with a fee) upon reservation.

VESPA RENTAL
Wind in your hair and absolute freedom. There is nothing like a Vespa ride to bring out the richness of these territories, letting you ride in close contact with nature.

The Vespa can also take you to territories far from La Morra, letting you discover the woods of the Alta Langa or the infinite beliefs of the hills of Monferrato. The Vespa Rental service is always available, upon reservation, for Palás Cerequio guests.

TESLA DESTINATION CHARGER
Palás’ attention to eco-friendly travel is also proved by making a Tesla Charger available, a connection to the electric network reserved for Tesla cars that allows to recharge the electric motor in a few hours.

The Charger is available for the guests of Palás but also to external visitors who, while stop-ping by Palás for lunch or dinner, can freely charge their vehicle before setting off again for the Langhe. Palás Cerequio is part of the official Tesla Destination Charging circuit.

SHUTTLE SERVICE
You don’t have a car but you want to reach one of the local restaurants selected by Michele Chiarlo Top Friends? Every day, Palás Cerequio offers its guests a free shuttle service with private driver to reach your dinner location. It provides return service and booking must be made in advance (limited seats).

TRUFFLE HUNTING
The Langhe are home to the Alba White Truffle, the mythical “diamond of the earth”. Why not take the chance to participate in the most exciting treasure hunt?

Palás Cerequio offers its guests the opportunity to book a traditional «truffle hunt»: a half-day experience in search of the “King of mushrooms” together with professional trifolao (truffle hunters) accompanied by their dogs.

EXPLORE CEREQUIO
Palás Cerequio is a unique facility located in the heart of one of the most important Barolo crus, also known as the « Langhe Riviera ». Do not miss the chance to discover this spectacular vineyard and book a guided tour. Our sommelier will describe the territory and unveil the vineyard’s history and characteristics before proceeding to a guided tasting experience.

MASSAGE
Guests can book an in-room Ayurvedic massage. A time for relaxation, dedicated to restoring the balance and perfect harmony between the body and the mind.

Rooms: 9

Price: from 213 EUR per night

Source: www.palascerequio.com

La Civignola is an elegant Farmhouse Resort where Affections towards everyone, Taste of natural foods and Psychophysical Wellness comes before all else.

Located 25 minutes by road from Turin, 1 hour by road from Milan and 30 minutes by road from Asti, La Civignola is a true oasis of peace and relaxation, a heaven of total well-being allowing you to fully rejuvenate your innermost energy.

La Civignola was conceived as a farm, with the owners – Ivana and Giuseppe – wishing to share their love for their land, transmitting the warmth and magic of an ancient and almost forgotten world on a daily basis.

This desire to reconnect with Nature, to preserve a land of ancient roots and the recovery of ancient knowledge, have made La Civignola an important point of reference for those wishing to relive ancient settings, particularly through the tasting of its genuine products, the result of an indissoluble bond with the love of the land and respect for its generous Nature, values that the Farm – surrounded by large spaces and wonderful views of the hilly landscape – is privileged to share with its guests.

La Civignola is a “green” enterprise: thermal energy is supplied by state-of-the-art biomass boiler fueled with wood chips from the maintenance of its own woods and the pruning of hazelnut groves. Moreover, La Civignola uses electricity entirely produced from renewable sources.

LIDIA SUITE
A wonderful Suite inviting guests to share its large spaces with their loved ones. Let yourself be carried away by romantic panoramas accompanied by a drink on the terrace overlooking the blue waters of the pool below. The sober tones of the interiors provide for spectacular lighting.

Comprising a bedroom with a terrace, bathroom with walk-in shower, living area with kitchen and king-size sofa bed, smart TV in the living room, free Wi-Fi access. The apartment features a beautiful terrace overlooking the pool, the garden and the surrounding hills.

ELENA SUITE
An atmosphere with an ancient flavor awakens the desire to return to the past, a table with a familiar appeal, the joy of finding yourself in a place that stirs up pleasant emotions, make this apartment a precious home for medium-term stays. The terrace overlooking the beautiful swimming pool offers a fascinating view, completed by the enchanting surrounding hills.

Featuring a bedroom with terrace, bathroom with walk in shower, living area with kitchen and king-size sofa bed, smart TV in the bedroom and living room, free Wi-Fi access. The apartment has a beautiful terrace overlooking the pool, the garden and the surrounding hills.

BEATRICE ROOM
The utmost attention to detail, the scent of natural wood flooring and the right balance between ancient and contemporary styles welcomes guests choosing to be transported by the magic of the place. The room is reflective in every corner through the windows overlooking the pool and the surrounding green hills. 37 sqm with bathroom.

Air conditioning, king size bed, free Wi-Fi access, smart TV, free minibar, hypoallergenic pillows and mattresses, hairdryer, walk-in shower. Windows overlooking the pool and the surrounding hills.

MARGHERITA ROOM
A refined and enveloping atmosphere is nestled among the splendid beams of the ceiling. The large and characteristic elliptical window offers a view of a romantic starry sky. A story beginning with a flower, the Margherita, a symbol of Love.

26 square meters, bathroom inclusive. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi access, smart TV, free minibar, hypoallergenic pillows and mattresses, hairdryer, walk-in shower.

THE RECEPTION
Hospitality and reception are our core qualities that will make your relaxing break truly unforgettable.  You can enjoy our breakfasts prepared with fresh and high quality products grown on our land. We would like to impress upon your heart the memory of our ancient Piedmont, full of flavors and food and wine specialties.

THE WELLNESS
Well-being is feeling great, not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Guests at La Civignola Resort experience this total regeneration thanks to a high concentration of local bio-energy, enhancing the perception of the body by balancing the mind and emotions in a healthy and dynamic way.

Fundamental to total regeneration is the Water element of the enchanting swimming pool, especially its purity which – at La Civignola Resort – is constantly maintained through sterilization with the most natural element present in nature: Salt.

THE SWIMMING POOL
Excellent organization and maximum care for our customers, whom we only ask to bring their swimsuits. We’ll take care of the rest.

THE SOLARIUM
Well-being can also be felt on the skin. Our water and our sun will caress you from dawn to dusk.

Rooms: 6

Price: from 185 EUR per night

Source: www.lacivignola.com

Immersed in the scent of hazelnuts, on a hilltop, with the delightful medieval village of Sinio at its feet and overlooking the enchanting panorama of the Langhe of Barolo, where castles and vineyards paint a landscape which relaxes the yes and enchants the mind, stands Tenuta Bricchi.

A place to spend more than a holiday, enjoying an experience steeped in silence, beauty and contact with nature. The historical farmhouse dates back to the beginning of the 19th century.

Sara and Danilo have taken care of it, renovating it with their own hands to create a place that reflects their philosophy of life. A simple and beautiful life, where nothing is left to chance and even the tiniest detail has its own raison d’être, in a balance that reveals an immense passion for hospitality.

The decision to create just five rooms in the large farmhouse, each different, each with its own personality, is proof of the attention to tranquillity, to privacy and to the personalisation of the experience.

Here at Tenuta Bricchi, every guest is different and everyone can choose to live their holiday exactly how they wish. Tenuta Bricchi has an indoor pool, open 12 months a year, with a Jacuzzi and the possibility to swim against the current, in a unique setting heated by the warmth of the fireplace.

INFINITY ROOM
As soon as they walk through the door, guests experience a sensation of pleasant freshness. The centrally positioned bed, forged from wrought iron by Danilo’s loving hands, has a pretty canopy draped with white veils that evoke the passionate candour of a honeymoon.

The curtains are white too, so that everything is light. Valuable antique furnishings continue to tell stories of days gone by, just waiting to come back to life in a memorably intimate holiday.

The room overlooks a spacious panoramic terrace, where lovers can enjoy a beautiful view of the Langhe and, on summer nights, a starry sky that brings fantasies to life.

PASSION ROOM
A room for two, two bodies, two hearts and a single destiny. Meeting and then meeting again, here, is just a matter of instinct. A space created exclusively for intimacy, where everything is double. An environment where romanticism inspires the fusion of thoughts and emotions.

Warm colours, golden curtains and a 2.40 x 2.10 m extra king size bed. A dormeuse at the foot of the bed to hold your thoughts.

A desk to hold your sensations. An antique-style bathtub in the room completes the warmth and the sense of intimacy, and a spacious terrace with an endless view fills the soul. The rest will be a surprise…

GOLD ROOM
This room is named after its “golden” floor and the elegant, antique furnishings. The majesty of the decorations is softened by the stones and the rustic materials that frame them, mitigating the dramatic effect and enhancing it, making it even more elegant.

The bathroom is fitted with a shower and is enriched with an old Piedmontese washbasin and by an old fireplace which is an original feature of the building.

THE SWIMMING POOL 
Dipping your body in the warmth of a pool, bathing your soul in an enveloping and relaxing atmosphere, gazing out onto a unique and beautifully coloured panorama – this is our pool!

With two large glass panels that offer a view over the hazelnut groves and the Langhe of Barolo, UNESCO World Heritage. The heated pool has two Jacuzzi areas and a system for swimming against the current.

THE BREAKFAST
Sara loves to amaze her guests with a homemade breakfast, created using typical, fresh and genuine ingredients. An artisan breakfast which follows the slow pace of the seasons, featuring fruit and vegetables, sweet and savoury. Delicious snacks are also served during the day.

TRUFFLE HUNTING
Simulated Alba White Truffle Hunt We offer truffle lovers the chance to go on a simulated “walk to hunt for truffles” in the woods around the farmhouse, with Danilo and his dog Luna.

THE LIBRARY
Quiet, meditation, reading a good book, a little conversation maybe accompanied by a tasting of chocolate and locally-produced liqueurs. A corner where you can sit and let your thoughts flow freely and gently. Simply forgetting about everything.

COOKING CLASS
Why not? Travelling and learning can be inspiring and fun. In Sara’s kitchen, learn how to make tajarin and other simple Piedmontese dishes.

THE ESTATE
Danilo personally runs the Tenuta Bricchi estate, made up of 11 hectares of land around the farmhouse, cultivated with hazelnuts and vines.

Rooms: 6

Price: from 395 EUR per night

Source: www.tenutabricchi.it

The Albergo dell’Agenzia hotel in Pollenzo is the brainchild of Slow Food. Endowed with a charm all of its own, it’s the ideal place for anyone keen to indulge in the pleasures of the palate.

Housed in the same complex as the University of Gastronomic Sciences and the Wine Bank, it’s the fruit of painstaking restoration of the neo-Gothic buildings of King Carlo Alberto of Savoy’s royal estate.

Situated a few kilometers from Alba and Bra, between the Langhe and Roero hills, a UNESCO world heritage site, the hotel has a restaurant, a bar, a summer swimming pool, a private garage and meeting rooms that can seat from 30 to 200 people.

The Agenzia is surrounded by more than two hectares of parkland. Here guests can relax among the luxuriant rose beds, head out through the meadows, and stroll along the avenues.

The park was originally designed and laid out on behalf of the Savoy royal family by the famous German landscape gardener Xavier Kurten between 1834 and 1840.

Carlo Alberto’s commission to Kurten was to produce a garden in the English romantic style that would fit in with the neo-Gothic architecture of the overall complex.

Its range of prestigious facilities is rounded off by two hectares of parkland, while the Cherasco Golf Club is just a few minutes away.

Our Hotel is located in Pollenzo, in Piedmont, in the wonderful area of the Langhe and Roero, ancient seat of the agricultural centre of the House of Savoy. A project that is also a dream that we want our guests to live and discover.

We are part of a multidisciplinary hotel complex, home to the University of Gastronomic Sciences and the Wine Bank.

The entire architectural structure is the result of a valuable renovation that took place at the beginning of 2000: the walls that make up the Agenzia di Pollenzo date back to the Neo-gothic period and take us back in time, in an enchanting Savoy atmosphere.

At the Albergo dell’Agenzia we believe in the excellence of the food production of our land and we feel the duty to protect it to enhance its products, which are unique in the world.

That is why we embrace Slow Food’s approach to food, its production and consumption models: a better future can only be built by seeking and protecting every element that has been part of our past.

We believe in the protection of the gastronomic, artistic and cultural heritage of the territory of Langhe and Roero and we offer a class structure that will satisfy the most demanding guests but also those who want to live a short, out of the ordinary experience.

ROOMS & SUITES
The rooms and suites are warm and welcoming, furnished with precious materials such as the prestigious furnishings, in elegant Frau leather. The terracotta-tiled floors, the wood of the coffered ceilings and the elegance of the marble coating of the bathrooms will allow you to live an exclusive stay in an exceptional location.

All the rooms are reachable through wide corridors that overlook the internal quadrilateral of the building and are equipped with all necessary comforts: air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat screen TV with integrated Sky-TV, strongbox, direct dial telephone and minibar.

Our staff is ready to accommodate any requests for extra beds and cots, which can be arranged upon reservation. The rooms are all named after important wine “crus” of the prestigious Langhe and Roero area.

SUITE CANNUBI
It enjoys a beautiful view of the park and consists of a very large living area, furnished with fine antique furniture and Frau leather armchairs, as well as a romantic decorative fireplace; the sleeping area includes a spacious walk-in wardrobe and a king size bed.

A series of comforts and small luxuries makes the Cannubi suite ideal for a romantic weekend. There are two bathrooms with marble finishes, of which one with a Jacuzzi, the two flat screen televisions with integrated Sky-TV, free wi-fi and minibar.

Breakfast is included in the price of the room, a refined selection of delicacies prepared in our kitchen with Slow Food Presidia products. Room service is available on request.

DELUXE HOLIDAY
Our Deluxe rooms will welcome you in an intimate and refined atmosphere of about 35 square meters, embellished with antiques, a decorative fireplace and Frau armchairs beautifully positioned along the perimeter of the room.

Each room has a marble-coated bathroom with a bathtub and shower, and a queen size bed. The offer is completed with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a mini bar.

In some Deluxe rooms a lovely wooden staircase connects the living room to the loft sleeping area; in both spaces, among other accessories, there are flat screen TVs with Sky included.

SUPERIOR ROOMS
The Superior rooms are designed to welcome you in a warm and familiar atmosphere, offering you a relaxing space of about 25 square meters to fully enjoy your stay between Langhe and Roero.

They are characterized by terracotta-tiled floors, coffered wooden ceilings, a queen size bed, Frau leather furnishings and a marble-coated bathroom with bathtub and shower – all Superior rooms combine ancient charm with modern hotel amenities.

On the walls, lithographs, prints and photographs tell the story of our territory. Some of the rooms located on the second floor have attic ceilings and a small balcony, which will allow you to discover every hidden beauty and detail.

FAMILY ROOMS
We pay special attention to the families staying at our facility. To them are dedicated the adjoining rooms of Superior category, which allow you to enjoy large spaces while still maintaining a certain privacy. If the space allows it, our staff can add a cot for children under the age of three for no additional cost.

The rooms can be reached through wide corridors that overlook the internal quadrilateral building of the Agenzia. The rooms designed for families have terracotta-tiled floor, wooden coffered ceilings, Frau leather furniture; two queen size beds and two bathrooms, finished in marble, with bath and shower.

THE RESTAURANT
Its large windows overlook the park of the Agency, dotted with important historical archaeological finds. When the sky is clear, from here you can admire in the background the Alps dominated by the “Stone King”, the Monviso mountain.

The menu is based on the traditional local dishes of Langhe, but also includes fish dishes and revisited recipes. Local products and Slow Food Presidia guarantee an essential cuisine of great quality. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

Comfortably seated at the tables of the Garden restaurant overlooking the great park of the Agenzia you will enjoy the main dishes of the now legendary tradition of Langhe (handmade “Tajarin” pasta, “ravioli del plin” pasta, veal with tuna sauce, braised beef) but also seafood dishes with fresh fish and in autumn the white truffle of Alba.

These dishes can be paired with the great wines of the area: Arneis, Nebbiolo, Roero, Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Pelaverga, Dolcetto and the less known Nascetta, from top producers selected by the Wine Bank.

Piedmont is one of the best-known Italian regional cuisines in the world and all of us who work at the Albergo dell’Agenzia like to think that we have collected and interpreted, according to the precepts of the Slow Food philosophy, this important cultural heritage.

Natural ingredients, products from the Slow Food Presidia, a daily supply of fresh raw materials from several markets and local producers allow our customers to enjoy gastronomic experiences of the highest level.

The restaurant, thanks to the air-conditioned dining room with large windows, allows our guests to taste our dishes before the relaxing green of the meadows and the flowers of the park all year round. A refined selection of over 300 wines from the adjacent Wine Bank completes our offer.

From romantic dinners to Sunday lunches with the family, the Garden Restaurant can be booked both by the guests of the Hotel and by those who want to stop by for a brief and delicious refreshment.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
The Albergo dell’Agenzia has large spaces for congresses, meetings, conferences and team building activities.

We offer solutions that meet every request: accommodation, meeting rooms of different sizes, common areas and a cuisine suitable for the characteristics of the event, without forgetting breakfast service, coffee breaks and welcome aperitifs. Our staff is at your complete disposal for any request.

TEAM-BUILDING 
The sharing of important experiences and great enjoyment creates a formidable “glue“ for the building of work groups and motivating professionals to work together elbow to elbow. Food and wine are a synonym of conviviality, pleasure and aggregation and provide the ideal context for team-building activities.

The modern rooms of the Cookery School, the 19th-century cellars of the Wine Bank and the Sensory Analysis Laboratory will provide the setting for games and challenges in which the closest-knit team will be crowned the winners.

Five meeting rooms are available, as are 70 rooms and suites with access to the swimming pool, the wellness area and all the Albergo’s services and facilities.

SLOW BEAUTY
After a day of work or pleasant itineraries in the beautiful hills of Langhe and Roero, in our hotel you can enjoy a moment of relax. Access to the outdoor swimming pool, the gym and the wellness area with an emotional shower, Jacuzzi and steam bath is included in the cost of your stay.

It is also possible to book yourself a regenerating massage and be pampered by our staff. You can also free to walk in the park along the “vitae path” and take advantage of the equipped outdoor gym area.

The wide fitness area of the hotel includes a Jacuzzi, Sauna, Turkish bath and gym. The heated outdoor swimming pool, located in the beautiful green of the park, will offer you pleasant moments of nature and relax. The new room dedicated to the massages will offer you a gratifying sensorial experience.

SWIMMING POOL
Alongside the hotel, immersed in lush vegetation in a corner of the park, a heated swimming pool is open from mid-April to mid-September for the exclusive use of our guests. They can also relax in the adjacent solarium and enjoy the discreet pampering of discreet staff.

WELLNESS CENTER
A hydromassage tub with a view over the park, a sauna and a plain brick Turkish bath allow guests to relax mind and body after a busy day of work or a pleasure trip up into the splendid Langhe and Roero hills.

Also at their disposal, a functional gym, fully equipped with Technogym equipment. Access to all these facilities is included in the price of the stay.

AREA SLOW BEAUTY
Welcome to the Slow Beauty area of the Albergo dell’Agenzia. The new relax area that propose facial and body treatments, inspired by S’Agapò and Laboratorio Ahura, These beauty products has a little but important secret, the precious and pure snail slime.

A sensory journey, a moment of rewarding wellness, regeneration of body and mind, choosing the best wellness treatment for you. Beauty rituals and personalized treatments, according to the specific needs of guests.

SLOW FOOD 
Just eight years after founding Slow Food, Carlo Petrini felt a strong need to develop a large, prestigious hub of food and wine culture, which he interprets innovatively as a science.

He imagined the place as the cultural powerhouse of a new “eno-gastronomy” based on the quality of food and wine, respectful of biodiversity and the environment, careful to erase any form of workplace exploitation.

Hence the seven-year rescue operation on the wonderful neo-Gothic complex of the Agenzia, a huge space where Albergo dell’Agenzia, University of Gastronomic Sciences, Academic Tables and Wine Bank live side by side in a state of synergy.

GOLF
The Albergo dell’Agenzia is happily located in a land that offers lot of opportunities to play golf: Golf Lovers can reach in few minutes the Cherasco Golf Club, surrounded by the beautiful Langhe hills. Our Hotel offers convenient “all included” packets to satisfy every Golf player need.

THE CHERASCO GOLF CLUB
The prestigious Cherasco Golf Club – a beautiful 18 hole course designed by the architect Marco Croze – is situated near the Hotel “ell’Agenzia” at the feet of the spectacular mountain Monviso and in the heart of the Langhe.

The golf course is laid out on rolling land where one finds a grand variety of trees, including maple, hornbeam, beech, oak and pine. Several small lakes and streams add to the charm and pleasure of the round for both professional and amateur golfers.

Rooms: 47

Price: from 165 EUR per night

Source: www.albergoagenzia.it

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

Réva is a charming resort nestled within the UNESCO-heritage hills of the Langhe region of Piedmont, in Northern Italy. Perfectly surrounded by vineyards and woodlands, it’s the ideal destination for a culture-rich, naturally relaxing experience.

At Réva, a world of possibilities awaits at your doorstep. Make the most of your stay through guided tours of the surrounding villages, winery visits, wine tastings, e-bike tours, truffle hunts and more…

ROOMS & SUITES
Tastefully decorated with subtle palettes, natural materials & fine artwork, our rooms are designed to infuse your stay with a sense of ease. Each of our 12 rooms has private en suite bathroom with a shower, wifi, A/C, minibar, radio, phone, safe and tea-making facilities.

Some rooms have a view of the surrounding hills, some other have a balcony and/or a private terrace. All rooms are non-smoking. There are no televisions to encourage a deeper connection with our beautiful surroundings (suites have a small TV in the lounge area).

Your stay includes a rich breakfast served in the restaurant’s dining room, on the terrace or in your room. And, prior to reservation, free access to the spa, as well as to the outdoor swimming pool and to the golf course (in season.)

Additional spa treatments, golf equipment rental, and lunch and dinner reservations at our restaurant are available upon request. Not all rooms are equipped to accommodate pets.

We ask our guests to contact the reception in advance in order to give us the time to find the best solution possible. We have a car park with dedicated spaces to recharge your electric car.

SUITE
Slightly detached from the main building, the suite combine design, beauty and privacy. The unique view and the breeze on the terrace create a magical atmosphere during your stay.

EXCLUSIVE ROOM
Walk out on the terrace overlooking the vineyeards. Greet the sun as it rises on the gentle slopes and filters through the windows. Let the relaxed charm of our Exclusive Rooms win you over.

SUPERIOR ROOM
Take a peek at the hills as they tinge pink with the light of dawn…Our Superior Rooms feature an unmatched view of the surrounding grounds for a close sense of connection with the natural beauty all around you.

REVA RESIDENCES
At the edge of Monforte d’Alba (one of the most wonderful villages of Italy) it is set Réva Residences. 9 apartments equipped with all the comforts to enjoy an exclusive holiday in the heart of Langa, in full relaxation and in total autonomy.

Furnished with a modern and essential taste, the apartments are equipped with a large double bedroom, a bright living room with equipped kitchenette and sofa bed, a bathroom with shower, and a spacious private dehors and/or balcony to enjoy the open air and the view of the hills.

Inside, you will find Smart TVs, air conditioning, safe, Wi-Fi internet and hairdryer. Outside surrounded by the greenery of the garden that offer one of the most beautiful views of the Langhe vineyards you will find the swimming pool with attached solarium and sun beds.

Other facilities are the elevator, private covered parking, the barbecue corner, plus the charging station for electric cars.

Stay in Réva Resort means not only to enjoy a pleasant and relax time but will give you the opportunity to experience from several outdoor activities, sightseeing in the beautiful surrounding villages, to taste the sublime, magical world of local food and wine, just waiting to be discovered!

FRE RESTAURANT
The emotion of taste, the wonder of novelty, the memory of tradition, the influence of the landscape, and a far-reaching culinary inspiration: this, in a nutshell, is the dining experience at FRE.

The FRE Restaurant offers an avant-garde and researched gastronomic offer, with a unique menu, signed by the famous French chef Yannick Alléno.

Tradition and modernity come together thanks to the incredible knowledge of the highest quality raw material and the masterful use of sauces and extractions that enhance the flavors of each ingredient.

The FRE menu changes with seasons following nature’s rhythm. Each time a new, creative and exciting experience. The FRE Restaurant was awarded the first Michelin Star in the 2020 edition of the Italian Guide.

THE SPA
Built in the ancient cellars of Tenuta San Sebastiano, Réva’s spa is an experience of pure relaxation and wellbeing. A dive into a unique environment where contemporary lines combine with rustic materials such as brick and stone.

Made of interconnected rooms and nooks, the spa opens onto a beautiful indoor pool with windows overlooking the surrounding vineyards. The spa features a hot tub, a frigidarium, a sauna, a Turkish bath, an emotional shower with aroma & chromotherapy, and a poolside lounge area.

The water of the indoor pool is thermalised using special salts — a one-of-a-kind feature in the area — which have a range of beneficial properties, not unlike natural thermal waters.

WOOD BARRELL BATHUB
In a private and intimate room within the spa is a bathtub obtained from a wood barrel. The tub is filled with water scented with essential oils, while the room is lit with soft, chromotherapy-inspired lights. Enjoy a relaxing bath while sipping a glass of Réva wine: it’s just the perfect setting for a shared romantic experience.

THE OUTDOOR POOL
Open during the summer season, Réva’s outdoor pool is a refreshing plunge into the landscape. The curvy shape of the infinity pool opens onto a breathtaking view of hills, woods and rows of vines, all framed in the distance by the Alps. Next to the pool is a sunbathing area (solarium) and jacuzzi.

THE GOLF COURSE 
Two hectares of natural grass winding through hilly terrain, woods and rows of grapevines. In the background, the Alps embrace the hills with their snowy summits, making for the perfect backdrop for a few rounds.

Located right next to the resort, Réva’s golf course is a 98-mentre, 9-hole executive Pitch and Putt course with putting and greens in natural grass. It is organically treated and watered using a natural water source. A pro shop is available for the rental and/or purchase of equipment.

EXPERIENCES 
Browse our range of activities designed to take you on the discovery of our beautiful UNESCO-heritage hills and charming food & wine culture.

Alongside the activities listed below, Réva has a wide range of experiences that can be arranged for guests upon request — from visits to local wine shops to tours with food-centred stops in some of the prettiest hamlets dotting the Langhe region.

TASTINGS
Réva means “bunch” in Czech, and for us it’s the starting point of a much larger project over the Langhe area. This tasting focuses on 4 wines from the Réva Winery: you will be guided in the tasting and you will be able to recognize the Réva style with in every sip.

BAROLO WINE
The Wine of the Kings, the King of Wines: Barolo is the product that most of all has contributed to making this territory famous and that continues to keep the name of Piedmont high in the world. This tasting is a journey aimed at making people understand how terroir and time affect the aging of wine

NEBBIOLO
Each winery has its own vision of wine, a sort of “perfect recipe”, often handed down from generation to generation. This tasting is for Nebbiolo lovers… Nebbiolo in its most precious variants: Barolo and Barbaresco. A tasting for knowing different realities of the area and expand the vision Langhe wine landscape.

PIC NIC
In the summer you can enjoy a pleasant Pic-Nic in the green of our groves and vineyards. Our basket includes 2 stuffed focaccia, 2 desserts, seasonal fruits, 1 bottle of Réva dolcetto (or 2 beers or 2 soft drinks).

E-BIKE
6 e-bikes (electric mountain bikes) are available on request. We will provide you with helmets, locks and road maps so that you can explore our beautiful hills independently.

TRUFFLE HUNTING
In Autumn, Réva offers the chance to take part in one of the most authentic territorial experiences: the search for the white truffle of Alba, the star of the local gastronomy, which grows exclusively on the hills of the Langhe region in Southern Piedmont.

Follow the truffle hunter and his dog through the grounds of Réva as they search for the precious tuber and enjoy a walk through nature surrounding the resort.

YOGA CLASS
Salute the sun as it emerges from the slopes. Enjoy an hour of yoga and mindfulness with a private class (Hatha, Vinyasa, at various levels) taught by a Yoga Allience certified instructor. Classes can be held outdoors or indoors in a dedicated space.

Rooms: 12

Price: from 289 EUR per night

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Lose yourself in a life rich with simplicity. Our rooms and guest experiences are designed to create an atmosphere in keeping with the surrounding landscape, deep in the heart of nature, and miles away from everyday stress.

The property on our Estate is a historic old mansion, of previous landowner tutelage, whose personality is one of understated elegance.

Bedrooms here are laid out just how they once were, and have been respectfully renovated to ensure the utmost of privacy, and in keeping with the Estate’s long established, agricultural history.

A small library-lounge next to the reception will introduce you to the charm of such a stylish and prominent Piedmontese Country House. Our large central drawing room boasts a traditional Baroque fireplace, encouraging a cosy space to admire such beautifully decorated surrounds.

The antique parquet floor has been returned to its original condition, as well as the vaulted ceiling, a classic expression of the “Piedmontese Baroque” and something you’ll find in other local farmhouses.

Everything here has been crafted to create an ambience that is quiet and relaxing – a sentiment also felt in the adjoining, more intimate, Bordeaux lounge.

To capture the essence of the surrounding landscape, the breakfast room has been dressed in green and finished with another large fireplace, terrace, and floor to ceiling windows that overlook the vineyards and the gardens below.

A sensory tasting room is provided next door, modelled on part of the Estate’s old cellars, where you’ll find the full flourish of the property’s wines on display, here to taste or buy.

THE ESTATE
First recorded as an agricultural farm in 1737, the property was brought back to life by Guido Carlo Alleva who started working at the estate in the 2000s. Guido decided to return to where he was born, resuming his family’s tradition as a viticulturalist.

Tenuta Santa Caterina Estatehas since been restored by the skilful hands of local craftspeople, under a concerted effort to respect the past that it once inhabited.

The Palazzo, the Porticos, the Italian Gardens, the Stables, the Old Cellar with brick vaults, and the Infernòt, dug deep into the “tufo” up to 17 meters deep, have all been brought back to life with a considerate modern touch.

Infernòtis a Piedmontese term that describes underground cellars used for the conservation of wines: an authentic jewel of underground architecture, now recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

ROOMS & SUITES
The six suites each boast a name that belongs to a different wine from the Estate – around which their personalities have been created.

Each one is different in size, furnishings, and decoration – a combination of inherited antiques from the original house, and other pieces of historical intrigue. All the rooms contain everything you need for an intimate, comfortable stay.

SETECAPITA SUITE
SETECÀPITA. This curiously named suite refers to a wine of particular importance here at the Estate – such is the level of comfort and hierarchy that this bedroom holds.

Under the high sloping ceiling that affords glimpses of the night sky, this room has a personal, private and exclusive SPA bathtub, befitting of a scene in a Thousand and One Nights in its colours and furnishings.

This luxurious suite hints at previous regal links without being glitzy, increasing its charm by blending in with the simplicity of the surrounding countryside.

THE TERROIR
The true wealth of our vineyards is found in our soil, through which the unique character of our wine is created.

Sustainable agriculture is carried out in the vineyards with the aim of ensuring that the vines live in their best state of wellbeing – an essential condition for obtaining quality grapes and wines that shine full of character.

Any viticultural interventions focus on the vine’s shoots and leaves, and on the roots. A vine’s roots help absorb essential mineral elements – specific and exclusive to each vineyard site – into each bunch of grapes.

Soil and vine health are therefore of paramount importance to the viticulture team at Santa Caterina Estate. The Estate only uses organic fertilizers, ensuring complete fertility can be restored to the soil.

During the autumn, a green manure technique is used between the vines on their varied root systems, improving their structure, porosity and overall ability to bear fruit.

At the time of planting, and periodically during winter, microbiological fungus are worked into the soil, aiding and preserving the regeneration and growth of the roots. No chemical herbicides are used, thus protecting the complex life of the soil.

THE WINE CELLAR
The wines from Santa Caterina Estate are made from grapes grown exclusively in our own vineyards. This gives each one its own specific ‘fingerprint’ from our very own doorstep.

Each bottle we produce is of ‘Cru’ quality, with each bunch of grapes, grown over many long months, receiving substantial attention and care as they mature and ripen. Our fermentations are carried out with indigenous yeasts that live naturally on the grapes’ skins.

The wine is then aged first in barrel, then in bottle, resting in the cool of our cellars until we consider them ready to be released.

We strongly believe that such meticulous practices are essential to bringing the soul of our landscape and the passion of the winemaker into the glass, and guarantee that the wines will continue express their very best over the course of many years to come.

WINE TASTINGS
Monday to Saturday. Here you can purchase our full range, as well as tasting some wines by the glass. All major credit and debit cards are accepted. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday: Open 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm. Closed between 1-2pm. Parking: You can park next to the Estate.

We also recommend you use the carpark in front of the post office in Grazzano Badoglio’s main square. It is then a short walk to the entrance of the Estate (200m). Languages spoken: Italian, English.

The cellar sits at a constant temperate of 15°-18°C year-round. We ask you to bring suitable clothing to make your visit comfortable. Pets are welcome, if kept on a lead.

THE WINEMAKER
The visit is carried out in the presence of the Enologist of Tenuta Santa Caterina and is aimed at an audience of enthusiasts who wish to enrich their specific knowledge with technical information.

If you wish to buy the Wine tasting with the Wine maker with other people, all participants at this tasting will have to purchase the same tasting. Your visit will include:

• A guide through the property’s internal courtyard and Italian Gardens.
• A walk through the extensive gardens, admiring the sweeping views, with an introduction to the Estate’s vineyards.
• A visit to the cellar, taking in the old water well and the “infernòt”, a dedicated UNESCO World Heritage site.
• A tasting in the Old Stables of four wines from our “Riserva” and “Collection” range, in the company of our Winemaker, Dr. Lucina Biondo.
• The wine tasting will include an appetizer of salame – ham and local cheese.

Visit time: 90 minutes.

GRAZZANO BADOGLIO
Tenuta Santa Caterina Wine Estate is located in the municipality of Grazzano Badoglio, in the wider region of Asti Monferrato – an area of historical importance, recently declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Marquis Aleramo, Monferrato’s first Sovereign and Alemannic Knight of Saxon lineage, built an Abbey here 961, assigning it to the Benedictines. The Marquis attributed feudal rights to the Abbey, to which he remained devoted until his death, and, in which, he is now buried.

Grazzano Badoglio’s Abbey was built on a hill – denoting it as a settlement of Roman origin. Grazzano was perhaps named after Gratius – a commander under Julius Caesar, who inherited these lands as a reward for his military victories.

Over the centuries the settlement of Grazzano grew up around the Abbey grounds. Santa Caterina itself was initially established as a fortress to protect the Abbey’s complex. The village owes its name to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a noble 3rdCentury Egyptian martyr.

The identity of the original farm here has been documented since 1737, when brothers Lodovico and Pietro Plebano transformed the property from a fort into a something more palatial.

At the beginning of the 1800s, the property passed to the Cotti family, who maintained its agricultural activity for over a century, developing it with very advanced technology for their time.

In the 1930s the Estate was acquired by a wealthy family from Turin who upheld its prestige for many decades, but the property began to fall into ongoing decline towards the end of the 20thCentury.

In the early 2000s, it was bought by the Alleva family who have since taken on a mantel of care for its complete restoration in line with specific classical building guidelines that respect both its history and the local landscape.

The town of Grazzano is dominated by a trio of architectural feats that include the Benedictine Abbey, Parish Church, and the Romanesque Campanile (bell tower).

Each of these monuments are open for visits, inside of which you will find Marquis Aleramo’s Tomb, frescoes and mosaics painted by local artists, as well as other items depicting the locality’s interesting history.

Guided tours can be arranged by the Estate. Other points of interest while visiting our pretty village are walks that will take you through Monferrato’s inimitable landscape of vineyards, hazelnut groves and small churches.

Visitors here are afforded 360 degree views onto a wide variety of crops, neatly sewn into the area’s natural topography. We would recommend getting to know the area using e-bikes, which can be easily rented on site.

THE COUNTRYSIDE
Tenuta Santa Caterina Relais, a Country House B&B is an integral part of the eponymously named winery – an architectural complex dating back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, now completely restored, in great respect to the local environment.

It is located in the region of Monferrato – an area of rolling hills that spill out onto the horizon in a way reminiscent of sea waves, from when the Adriatic Sea once reached as far as here. The soil here retains traces of this geological era in the shells that are often unearthed when the vineyards are being ploughed.

In this area, little villages sit on top of the hills, recognisable by the Church spires poking out of the horizon, interspersed by small valleys beneath them. There are countless castles in this part of the world – memories of a historical wealth once lived by the region’s more privileged public.

Spectacular views of the Alps, particularly on clear spring days, can be seen from these humble vineyard surrounds, with the Montviso pyramid and her succession of peaks that act as a fortress against cold northerly winds.

To the east, between the Alps and the hills, the fields extend, which in spring turns into a huge lake – becoming a paddy field, indicative of Piedmont’s agricultural heritage where some of the world’s finest rice varieties are grown.

For all of these reasons, it is no coincidence that the area that surrounds Monferrato has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stays at Santa Caterina’s Country House offer guests all of this and more besides.

The unrivalled pleasantness of spring in bloom, summer mitigated by the breeze that comes in from the sea, autumns replete with grape harvests, and a winter that is always beautifully silent.

THE ACTIVITIES
Countless opportunities exist to make the most of a stay at Tenuta Santa Caterina Relais B&B. Guests are invited and encouraged to engage in all sorts of local activities.

You can go hiking or bicycling in the nearby countryside, while Monferrato is well suited to satisfy historical and artistic curiosities. Guided tastings at the property’s private cellar will introduce you to the multifaceted and highly sensory, world of wine.

THE SWIMMING POOL
Enjoy the scenic outdoor swimming pool with surrounding views of the vineyards and Monferrato hills, this pool opens on an unforgettable, suggestive scene. The swimming pool is open in June, July, August and part of September. Bathrobe and pool towel are provided free of charge.

FOOD & WINE
An experience not to be missed! Taste through a variety of the Estate’s wines paired with locally sourced products. Choose from our recommendations of Piedmontese charcuterie, cheeses and other notable, local, foodie treats.

WALKING IN THE VINEYARDS
Strolls through the Estate’s grounds will take you along pretty pathways that sit between floral borders and classic Italian wild herbs, and towards our small lake. Here you’ll find a variety of bird life and other lakeside flora and fauna – look out for the pair of grey herons, dragonflies and fireflies.

A little way from the lake’s banks you can also reach the surrounding fields, a walnut tree forest, and of course the many vineyards that frame the Estate. This allows you an up close and personal experience of the beautiful Monferrato landscape, where nature blends with more man-made industry in almost perfect union.

MASSAGES
What better way to unwind than by booking a relaxing massage? Indulge in a little pampering with an hour of total-body massage, where the therapists will come directly to your Suite.

BIG BENCH TOUR 
Set up by the ex-chief of design for BMW, these benches are designed to ‘make adults feel like children.’ Grazzano Badoglio’s bench is just a 20 minute walk from the Estate on a path that passes through the village and crosses into the vineyards.

THE BENEDEICTINE ABBEY 
Grazzano Badoglio’s Benedictine Abbey is an impressive architectural feat, whose foundations predate 1000 AD.

The Parish Church, Marquis Aleramo’s Tomb and the imposing Romanesque Campanile (bell tower) complete the picture of this pretty Monferrato scene, set right at the top of the village. Private guided tours of these buildings can be arranged on request.

E-BIKE
Experience Piedmont on two wheels, pedalling in and around the Monferrato hills on an E-bike. These pedal assisted bicycles made by Haibike are a world leader in the development of E-bikes, and suit all levels of cyclist. No training is required, meaning you can simply get on and go.

Perhaps the best thing about E-bikes is that they give you a little extra boost when going up hill, powered by high-performance battery electric motors. Perfect for exploring this area, and an ecological and fun way to ride.

GOLF
We have partnered with nearby Golf Club, Golf Margara, to offer golfing days to guests staying at the Estate. The Margara Golf Club is located in one of the most beautiful and peaceful parts of the Monferatto countryside.

When you arrive you will be met at the Club House – a hunting lodge that once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele III. The Golf grounds extend over 120 hectares of the surrounding countryside, playing host to a number of national and international tournaments.

Located on gently hilly terrain, guests can choose between two 18-hole courses to play. The club also offers a restaurant where lunches and dinners are accompanied by the region’s famous wines.

HORSE RIDING
If you love horses and want to explore Monferrato in a more imaginative way, Santa Caterina Estate has partnered with equestrian centre “Il paddock del Monferrato.” The school, nestled in the beautiful Asti hills, an ideal place to spend a day or a weekend in the name of nature.

You’ll be taken to explore rural areas that have become UNESCO World Heritage sites and where the terrain is perfect for riding out on horseback.

Both the soil (grass, sand, tuffo) and the variability of the natural environment (woods, meadows, vineyards), plus the local cultural heritage (Romanesque churches, castles, medieval villages) make ideal settings for such explorations.

The equestrian school offers walks and hacks out for one hour and upwards, and full day treks for more experienced riders.

MAZZETTI D’ALTYAVILLA DISTILLERY
La Distilleria Mazzetti d’Altavilla, storica azienda del Monferrato, vi offre la possibilità di godere di un tour guidato con successiva degustazione dei distillati di propria produzione. I distillati saranno accompagnati da una selezione di “materie prime”.

COOKING LESSONS
We offer individual or group cookery lessons where you will learn how to prepare traditional dishes from this most famous of Italian gastronomic regions.

Guided by professionals chefs, you will receive step-by-step advice on how to make quintessential dishes from Monferrato, starting from the choosing your own ingredients, to the final presentation of the dish, learning about the origins of food and local cuisine along the way.

TRUFFLE HUNTING
Autumn is synonymous with White Truffle season in this part of Italy. On a day out truffle hunting, you will explore the local area with your own truffaio, in conjunction with nearby restaurant Vallerana (Alice Bel Colle – AL).

Head out hunting for these special tubers that grow deep underground, and are only found with help from a specialist truffle hunter and his truffle hunting dog.

You will then enjoy a truffle themed tasting menu – in the form of two types of antipasti, a first course, second course, and dessert, accompanied by the local house wine.

Rooms: 6

Price: from 144 EUR per night

Source: www.tenuta-santa-caterina.it

Relais San Maurizio lies in a unique and enchanting place, the ancient XVII century monastery, where people and nature have always lived together in peace and harmony.

We’ll accompany you on a journey in search for the roots and origins, you’ll admire the slow flow of time and enjoy the experience that will caress your mind for a long time.

THE HISTORY
1619 It all begins, as in any self-respecting story, with a symbolic date. 1619, a group of Cistercian monks go up the old Salt Road and decided to build a monastery on the ruins of a chapel built a century before their arrival.

A shelter, a new land, a place of work, of prayer, of hours marked by the tolling of bells, of seasons which follow the same change of the earth’s cycles. Nature here reigns supreme.

During the centuries the hill of San Maurizio became a place particularly fertile for more varied crops, from the vines to the ancient cereal grains, officinal herbs and spices from the nearby Mediterranean.

The centuries respected the clever work of first inhabitants of the hill; today everything is still alive and is our pride, of which we are the keepers and of which you are the privileged recipients..

1862 The most fascinating places are those which resist the passage of time and that are reinvented whilst remaining faithful to their origins. In 1862, the monastery was bought by the Incisa Counts – a noble family of the surrounding valleysand transformed as a private house.

Now a second anthology begins for San Maurizio: the dining hall becomes a jubilation of paintings, trompe l’oeil, hidden anecdotes and landscapes on the limits of reality.

Nature becomes an ornament and the cloister is transformed in an Italian garden which fades over the belvedere on the horizon of the hills to the sea. Austerity is a memory softened by the colours of the fabrics, the warmth of the furnishings, from the fireplaces and by a more gentle nature.

San Maurizio becomes a home for the first time, an oasis of privacy. 2002 After four years of conservative restoration that preserved to the best the patrimony left over the previous centuries, Relais San Maurizio comes to life.

In 2002, the antique monastery and the noble house become a single soul under the five-star hospitality. The first Relais&Châteaux of Piedmont is born, a true partnership between the art of hospitality, eno-gastronomic excellence and the search of well-being.

All this takes shape thanks to an investment banker native of the Langhe, who wanted to give back, to the territory a precious page of history with passion and dedication.

San Maurizio opens its doors to the world after four centuries of history and stories, and in ten years it becomes the reference point for refined hospitality, centre of culinary experimentation and guardian, at the same time, of ancient traditions. It opens the era of the good living.

MONASTERY ROOMS
The experience of a wisely restored ancient 15th century monastery is ready to welcome you in our rooms and suites.

In each of them, original architectural elements meet the elegance of the nobles who lived there in the 1800s making each room unique, while the beauty of the Langhe that surrounds the building is the same that the monks admired over four centuries ago.

In a harmonious union between comfort and tradition, the rooms are housed in the ancient cells, in the original sacristy and in the historic stables. Antique marble fireplaces, visible beams or inlaid floors blend with the attention to detail and the charm of the outdoor panorama.

BRIDESMAIDS SUITE
The women of the ancient noble family are depicted in 19th century prints that characterize this Superior Room in which the natural design fabrics blend with the vaulted ceilings and the original terracotta floors. Exposed to south, it has an enchanting view of the green hills.

STABLES SUITE
This large double Suite is in the converted ancient stables, from which you can enjoy the peace of the Langhe directly from the private garden. The terracotta floor and the masonry have remained the original ones.

SAN LUIGI SUITE
On the highest point of the hill of San Maurizio stands the Villa San Luigi. Ancient eighteenth-century farmhouse recently restored, today it houses our Luxury and Presidential Suites in a small oasis of privacy and tranquility with an incomparable view of the greenery of the Langhe.

The Suites are a combination of the highest technology and ancient tradition, each designed with a unique decor, where the locations combine design, like the ceramics of Patricia Urquiola, with details of craftsmanship and works of contemporary art.

GUIDO DA CASTIGLIOLE RESTAURANT
In the 1950 decade, Guido e Lidia Alciati made a new model of restaurant where years before the slow food time, they cook their products in a tasting way.

The same tradition you can find now at the Michelin starred restaurant “Guido da Costigliole”, located in the ancient walls of a monastery where you can live an unique tasting experience with the amazing view on the Alps and vineyards.

ORIGINI BISTROT
We have travelled through our local gastronomic tradition and returned to our origins to rediscover original recipes, authentic ones that we can present again today exactly as they were invented.

Going back to our origins means going back to the essential, it means slowing down and enjoying: detoxifying oneself from contamination and bringing real values back to light.

Origins Bistrot is a precious treasure chest where each of us can draw on our own memories and emotions, soon realising that we don’t need to go too far to feel at home.

THE SPA
Surrounded by lush green hills and the magnificent century-old park, our Spa seems to be set in a timeless space, where the mind regenerates.

The salt caves with salts from the Dead Sea that look onto the hills, the grape-based treatments and the bio-sauna with herbs from our botanic garden create a perfect synergy with the surrounding nature.

It’s easy to abandon yourself in this aura of serenity and peace, and to let yourself get pampered with personalized treatments and wellness rituals.

Relax in our pool, rest your eyes on the vineyards from our panoramic terrace, detox in the salt caves with Kneipp path o discover the saunas and hammam: every moment in our Spa is a true pleasure for body and mind.

WINE THERAPY
Wine has a relaxing and calming effect, while the grapes help in the purification of the body, in weight loss and generally help cell regeneration. Bacchus nectar is divine well-being for our skin, vinotherapy rejuvenates the epidermis, improves its tone, hydrates it and performs tonic action on the muscles.

Wine, grapes, pomace and grapeseed are used as a beauty elixir to give freshness, tone and vitality, contrasting aging skin and giving a general sense of well-being to the body and spirit by stimulating the five senses.

The Divine Path hosts two large barrels from the early 1900s in which a biosauna has been created, where it is still possible to appreciate the Barolo fragrances that have been preserved for decades in an environment of total relaxation on a bed composed of grape seeds that release heat to the body combined with the aroma of Barbera, giving you a feeling of total relaxation.

THALASSOTHERAPY
Thalassotherapy is based on hydrotherapy that uses the healing power of water to give our body a feeling of well-being. The Via del Sale uses immersion in two tanks with differing saline density.

The Dead Sea salts dissolved in the cave tanks are composed of sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride and bromine in high quantities (50 times above that found in the oceans).

Before dipping into the tanks, let your body warm up and enjoy the benefits of the biosauna with aromatic herbs from our garden, filling the air with the aromas of the Langhe.

From the Greek thalassa (sea) and tearapia (treatment), it is based on the curative action of the marine climate and sea water that can be considered the most complete mineral water, because it contains almost all the elements existing in nature.

Used in combination with the marine climate, it can cure various disorders and perform a revitalizing, cleansing and antibacterial action.

TENNIS & GYM
Even from our fitness facilities you will not miss out on the San Maurizio views on the gorgeous hills. Gym lovers will find it hard not to feel energized in the fitness room, which is set in the heart of the century-old park and is entirely made of glass.

The new tennis court on top of the hills makes every match an incredible experience, letting you play surrounded by nature with a 360’ view on the surrounding vineyards.

SKINFOOD COLLECTION
Our line promotes the concept of nutricosmetics: an innovative program that combines the functionality of the active ingredients with the quality of natural ingredients.

At the base of SkinFood is the Mediterranean diet, Unesco intangible heritage, the active ingredients of fruit, vegetables and aromatic herbs implement the effectiveness of cleansing, hydration, skin nutrition and cell regeneration processes.

THE SWIMMING POOL
Relais San Maurizio has a heated, scenic outdoor swimming pool. With a 360° view of the Moscato vineyards and the Langa hills, this pool opens on an unforgettable, suggestive scene.

During the summer, the swimming pool is the ideal place for events and cocktails. Bar and snacks available. The swimming pool is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in June, July, August and a part of September.

PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN
The centuries-old park in which San Maurizio is immersed is located on the top of the hill, surmounted by a magnificent specimen of cedar of Lebanon, and enjoys a special microclimate that makes hundred-year-old fir trees, larches and majestic beech trees coexist with local elms.

The luxuriant protection that surrounds the monastery has in its interior a heart dedicated to the care of the medicinal garden and the organic vegetable garden, a precious legacy of the monks.

These two oases of authenticity are a source of inspiration for the eco-compatible philosophy of our kitchen and raw materials based on the recipes we can find in our menus, in detoxifying herbal teas and in our San Maurizio 1619 Skinfood® line.

Perpetuate the rigor of nature and guarantee the ingredients that have not been subjected to interpolation: this is our mission. From the earth to the table: the only truly “green therapy”.

DISCOVER THE LANGHE
A window on nature, the woods, the waterways, the top of the hills windswept by the Mediterranean.

“I saw the August moon among alders and reeds/on the gravels of the Belbo river being filled up with silver/every thread of that stream./I knew that the big hills were standing around/all around…”

(Cesare Pavese)

Here the countryside is gentle, drawn from the most precious vineyards of Italy, cradles of the great wines famous throughout the world and kept in the historic cellars. And then the old roads, already traversed in the Middle Ages, the hilltop villages, the castles, the eno-gastronomic tradition, the sinuous horizons.

These are the Langhe, UNESCO World Heritage; lands which breathe at a different rate during the changing seasons, destination for a getaway in the hills embraced by the Alps and the nearby Ligurian Sea.

Rooms: 36

Price: from 282 EUR per night

Source: www.relaissanmaurizio.it