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

The Bagnod family welcomes you to Cella Grande, a former Benedictine convent of the 12th century, now a meeting place for all lovers of good wine, overlooking Lago di Viverone.

In this place rich in history, tradition and flavors you can taste our Erbaluce DOC, taste the products of our farm and spend a wonderful relaxing stay. CellaGrande is also a location that hosts events and business meetings, ideal for who is looking for a charming environment surrounded by nature.

Among the gentle Canavese hills dotted with rows of vines overlooking Lake Viverone stands CellaGrande, an ancient Benedictine monastery whose name derives from the oldest part of the structure called “Cella di San Michele” a votive chapel built between the 11th and 12th centuries of which part of the original Romanesque structure and the stone bell tower are preserved.

In the cellars of the monastery, completely renovated and equipped with modern technologies, the grapes are conveyed and processed at low temperatures.

The production is mainly concentrated on white wines with Erbaluce di Caluso docg denomination, without forgetting native grapes such as Nebbiolo and Barbera which allow us to produce a small quantity of red wine.

The history of the structure, its unique charm and the magnificent panoramic position on the lake have led to the creation of 9 rooms equipped with every comfort to allow guests to enjoy the best of this corner of Piedmont accompanied by the rich Canavese food and wine tradition and the specialties of the Bagnod family.

ROOMS & SUITES
The history of the estate, its unique charm and the stunning panoramic location overlooking the lake allow our guests to enjoy this beautiful spot in Piedmont to the fullest. CellaGrande provides 9 different rooms provided with all kind of comfort.

Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with hair-dryer, air conditioning, flat-screen tv, wardrobe, mini-bar and tea area. Linen service and complimentary toiletries are at our guest’s disposal.

Free Wi-Fi network is available indoor and outdoor. The rooms are located on the first floor, accessible via external stairs or internal elevator. Cots for infants can be arranged in every room. An outdoor private parking and an indoor bikes deposal are available for free.

Pets are not allowed. All the rooms are no-smoking environments; it is possible to smoke in the outside spaces, balconies and terraces. A bicycle rental service is available at CellaGrande. It is possible to rent for a fee mountain-bikes and E-bikes upon request and availability.

BISTROT
Let yourself be inspired and enthused by the dishes of our chefs, chosen and prepared with care and passion, obtained by transforming excellent, farm-to-table raw materials of the ByBagnod world!

SPA & WELLNESS
Let yourself be drawn into an emotion of scents, colors and breathtaking views, surrounded by an atmosphere of great peace and tranquility, where you can rediscover the true and profound contact with yourself and your body, in a sensation of absolute pleasure and relaxation.

Our BioSpa is appreciated by both lovers of tourism and lovers of body care and relaxation, who will be able to find here a structure that meets all expectations.

Like an open window on Lake Viverone, our SPA offers panoramas and views that range from the hills of the Eporediese to the western Alps of the Aosta Valley and Piedmont.

RELAXATION CASKS
A warm, welcoming and intimate place perfect for individuals and couples. A space for total relaxation, ideal to enjoy the products of our farm. The Relaxation Casks are a separate service to be reserved at the time of booking.

MEETING & EVENT
Business dinners, presentations, team-building activities… Cellagrande is the ideal place for events and business meetings in an exclusive location. There is a wide choice of different spaces, indoor and outdoor that meet the different needs of our customers.

The catering service is at complete disposal to ensure a refined culinary offer. Our accommodation features newly renovated, comfortable and well-furnished rooms. CellaGrande also offers wine and cheese tasting in the old part of the monastic establishment.

WINE ESTATE
A precious asset, fruit of our territory. The wines of CellaGrande change and transform themselves from 2020, thanks to the intervention of the expert Oenologist Donato Lanati, who through his skills has made it possible to obtain products of the highest level.

A new Brand Identity that starts from wine, but also from the graphic revolution in terms of bottles and labels … a packaging that will amaze you.

The production of Erbaluce wine from Caluso DOCG is the strength of Cellagrande. Since the beginning, the warm and amber colors of its grapes have conquered us and prompted us to embark on a valorization path of this autochthonous grape with incredible ductility, still little known within the Italian winemaking reality.

THE CELLAR
We produce wine according to tradition. Our winery, built inside a former Benedictine convent of the thirteenth century, has been recently renovated and equipped with new facilities for winemaking; ideal place for food and wine tours guided by experts or just to sip a glass of wine in good company.

THE WINES
Thanks to a careful selection of grapes, with moderate yields and controlled temperature fermentation, we guarantee high quality wines ranging from Erbaluce-based whites to structured reds of the Canavese heroic viticulture.

Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, unique in its kind, can be processed in three different ways from which it is possible to obtain white wine, sweet dessert wine and sparkling wines.

The latter can be differentiated into simple sparkling wines, such as the Charmat Method, and more “technical” sparkling wines, such as our Metodo Classico, of which we have kept 60 thousand bottles since 2004, creating a precious reserve for CellaGrande and for this territory.

Novelty of 2020, but obtained from the ’17 harvest, is the Carema DOC; a wine of great structure based on Nebbiolo Picutener, a native grape variety of the mountain areas of the homonymous village that extends to the borders of Piedmont with Valle d’Aosta.

Rooms: 9

Price: from 194 EUR per night

Source: www.cellagrande.it

The Castle Of Guarene was built in the eighteenth century, a fantastically ambitious project conceived by local nobleman Carlo Giacinto Roero.

He commissioned the building of this splendid new residence to his own personal taste, surrounded it with gardens and oversaw the furnishing work on what was to be a sumptuously decorated interior.

Roero had both the ability and the financial means to see this project through. An accomplished – albeit amateur – architect, he was also a high-profile aristocrat and a landowner of considerable wealth. Today, the palace continues to make people’s dreams come true.

Preserved as it was in its heyday, with all its works of art intact, it is now also home to a top-class hotel. An essential stopping point in any itinerary of the Baroque highlights of Piedmont, it stands out among the very best places to stay in the region.

Sumptuously furnished antique-style bedrooms, haute cuisine, fine wines and the latest modern technology combine with historical heritage to offer the visitor a truly unique experience.

THE HISTORY
In the Medieval era a fortress stood on this site. In the 18th century a new summer residence was designed and built here for the Counts of Roero by Count Carlo Giacinto – the most well-known member of the family lineage and an important figure of the 18th-century Piedmontese aristocracy.

The palace is an impressive three-storey edifice, reaching 25 metres in height and surrounded by extensive and elegant gardens landscaped in the Italian style in the first half of the eighteenth century.

It commands an unequalled panorama of the whole chain of the Langhe hills from Monferrato to Verduno – this landscape, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is covered with renowned vineyards and dotted with castles, towers and villages.

In the other direction, it looks out onto the Roero heights and towards the distant Alps. Across the generations, the palace has been home to the Guarene, La Vezza and Piobesi branches of the Roero family, which occupied a position of high status in the Piedmontese aristocracy.

In 1889 it was inherited by the Provana family from Collegno. Its long history is documented in an extensive archive and displayed in a museum of architecture, painting and decorative arts.

In 2011 Castello di Guarene came under new ownership, and was destined for a new role combining top-level hospitality with continued respect for its value as a unique piece of heritage. Three years of restoration and conversion followed.

A central figure in the palace’s history, Carlo Giacinto Roero di Guarene was an amateur architect who worked alongside court architect Filippo Juvarra, responsible for the design of the façade.

From the laying of the first stone at 8.30 in the evening on 13 September 1726, Carlo Giacinto directed all the construction and interior furnishing work – which would not be completed until after his death in 1749 – either on site or, in the winter months, by means of minutely detailed instructions sent daily by letter from Turin to the master mason in charge.

Castello di Guarene can therefore lay claim to the distinction of being a palace built “via correspondence”.

This grandiose project was finally completed in the second half of the century by Roero’s sons Traiano and Teodoro. King Vittorio Amedeo III of Sardinia and the queen paid a royal visit in 1773, and the palace is full of mementoes of the occasion.

HISTORIC RESIDENCE
In the staterooms on the palace’s piano nobile – these being the interiors of highest artistic value, so also the most strictly protected – improvement work was limited to restoration only. Before any work could go ahead, historical studies and stratigraphic analysis were carried out by the local authority.

The heart of the Castello di Guarene palace-museum consists of the fifteen most highly valued interiors, occupying both sides of the central hall. A guest exploring these fifteen historical interiors on either side of the Salone d’Onore (central hall) will find them just as the royal couple did on their visit in 1773.

The Stanza del Vescovo (Bishop’s Room) is still completely intact, displaying one of the most spectacular examples of Piedmontese baroque bandera – fantastically intricate polychrome designs embroidered in wool on worsted cotton fabric.

Also preserved intact is the Camera Azzurra (Azure Room), where bandera embroidery is used in designs of finely plaited wreaths and floral blooms.

Guests who stop to admire the two Chinese Rooms (Sale Cinesi) – richly decorated in 18th-century Chinese wallpaper – should note that these hand-painted wallpapers made the long journey from the Orient in the second half of the 18th century, travelling via London then by sea as far as Marseilles, from where they were transported by mule to the palace.

They remain perfectly preserved in the Sale Cinesi to this day – a fine compliment to the silk fabrics that grace the four-poster beds with oriental motifs.

On lifting their gaze up to the frescoed vaults of the Dining Hall and Gallery, guests will be drawn to compare them with those at the Palazzina di Caccia in Stupinigi – and, we are sure, will arrive at the conclusion that the ceilings at Guarene closely rival them in beauty.

The nineteenth-century vaulted ceiling of the Sala della Musica (Music Room) will also delight the eye. Viewed as a whole, the paintings that embellish the doorframes and walls of the historic heart of the palace represent a collection of art that is by no means second-rate.

Guests may – perhaps unexpectedly – encounter several well-known canvases, among them the outstanding Madonna della Cappella, and landscapes by Scipione and Vittorio Amedeo Cignaroli.

In addition to all this, the palace is a rich source of interest for the amateur historian – in the region of eighty historical figures, among them princes, kings, bishops, dames and knights – as well as an exceptional museum collection of faces, stories and fascinating mementoes of the past.

For those interested in fashion history, the women’s clothing dating from the palace’s heyday and before that is presented here gives a vivid insight into women’s fashion of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The palace also offers an itinerary of fine antique furniture, ranging from 17th-century carved wooden chests to exquisite examples of Louis XVI.

Last – but not least – among the highlights of Castello di Guarene is the library. A gem for connoisseurs and a fascinating sight for all, it has accumulated hundreds of books over the centuries – all in beautiful leather bindings. Several volumes are unique examples.

THE GARDENS
The gardens were started in 1740 and laid out according to Count Carlo Giacinto Roero di Guarene’s design by the master gardener at Castello di Govone.
The scenic layout of hornbeam espaliers, yew trees shaped into pinnacles, and cypresses makes skilful use of the limited space.

Documents chronicling the palace’s early history mention five peacocks roaming the gardens – which is unusual for this period and location. At a lower level, on the side of the palace overlooking the Tanaro valley and Barbaresco, another formal garden – called “Maneggio” (Intrigue) – is laid out.

Here, low hornbeam hedges mark out flowerbeds of various geometric shapes, arranged symmetrically around the garden’s central axis. The recent restoration and conversion project has returned the garden to its original splendour.

ROOMS & SUITES
Guests are luxuriously accommodated in eight large bedrooms on the third floor, named after prominent figures in the history of the palace. Another four bedrooms are located on the ground floor.

The bedroom ensembles have been converted in keeping with the original floorplan and fresco decoration, and each one has an en-suite bathroom finely decorated in marble. The walls are decorated in the aristocratic tradition with silk or silk velvet tapestries, mounted on felt-lined frames.

The furnishings are entirely in period style – most are original, dating back to when the palace was built, and some are from collections belonging to the new owners, Artusio and Gallo.

Guests are therefore immersed in the same aristocratic ambience as Carlo Giacinto himself intended, but also enjoy the latest in modern comfort and convenience.
Each bedroom is equipped with the latest appliances, a LED television, safe, minibar and wireless internet.

Guests can also make use of an on-site hairdressing, massage and beauty therapist service.

CASTLE SUITE
70 sqm suite (bathroom included) on the first or third floor, with a wide view of the Langhe, Roero and the Alps. The separate lounge and bedroom make this suite cozy and very spacious at the same time. The sizes are original, some walls are frescoed, others covered in silk and silk velvet.

The double exposure allows you to see both the Langhe on the right, and the Roero and the Alps on the left. It is possible to put up to two extra beds (upon availability and with an additional cost).

LUXURY SUITE
160 sqm suite (bathroom included) with period Chinese tapestries, the view includes both the gardens, the Langhe and the Alps. Our jewel. In the bedroom we have period oriental tapestries, historical wallpaper in the living room.

The floors are also original, as is the covering of the long corridor leading to the Suite. More than a bedroom, the Luxury Suite is an experience; it is also the only room facing both the Labyrinth Garden and the Italian Garden. It is possible to put up to two extra beds (upon availability and with an additional cost).

LUXURY ROOM
85 sqm room (bathroom included) on the third floor, depending on the case the view sweeps between the gardens, the Roero and the Langhe. The spacious environment, the four-poster beds, the wooden floors, the three windows make this room absolutely exclusive.

The floor is in terracotta, the walls are in silk and silk velvet. The view is unique: one of the bedrooms is exactly above the central door, the other overlooks the Labyrinth Garden. It is possible to put up to two extra beds (upon availability and with an additional cost).

THE RESTAURANT
The age-old gastronomic tradition of Roero and the Langhe is a natural point of reference for the cuisine created here at Castello di Guarene, as well as the use of carefully selected natural ingredients and sheer creativity.

Every dish, even if it belongs to the most traditional canon of Piedmontese cuisine, is intriguingly different, and is served with true panache.

The restaurant dining hall is a fitting compliment to the fine cuisine – the ceiling is divided into nine sail vaults in fine brickwork, supported by high pillars. On the walls are original paintings of landscapes, flowers and prominent figures from the Houses of Savoy and Roero.

Last but certainly not least, our cellar can boast the entire range of Piedmont’s finest wines – including the very rarest vintages, and also stocks various examples of the best quality wines from renowned Italian winemakers.

THE SPA
Our SPA at Castello di Guarene is ideal for a pleasant stay dedicated to quiet, relaxation and well-being, away from the stresses of everyday life. From 2 pm till 8 pm. You will be surrounded by an intimate and refined environment.

From the indoor swimming pool, entirely excavated in the rocks, you can enjoy a unique landscape in absolute peace and quiet, with panoramic view on Alba, Langhe and Roero.

In our lovely Wellness Center you can try the healthy interaction of heat and cold, water and steam, scents and colors chromotherapeutic. Magic caves, saunas drenched by the scent of wood and hammam reproducing mystical atmosphere of Oriental bath.

Comfortable loungers, relaxing music and soft lights will invite you to relax after a sauna session, to read, and dream… The SPA of Castello di Guarene has emotional shower, Finnish sauna, Steam bath, jacuzzi, Kneipp and salt cave.

The treatments available are customized to individual needs and include different types of massages and body or facial treatments. Inside the hotel is also active a hairdresser service upon reservation.

MASSAGES & TREATMENTS
Welcome to the spa at Castello di Guarene, an exclusive space for oneself, a regenerating pause in the bustle of everyday life, an invitation to the discovery of extraordinary results, the pleasantness of a fascinating and unforgettable multi-sensory journey.

A sublime experience of absolute well-being, an inspiring philosophy, a system of innovative products and treatments, accessories and design elements resulting from the synergy of the wisdom of nature and the intelligence of science to provide extraordinary care for the body and pleasure for the senses.

Our lifestyle is inspired by a deep desire to discover and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, to nourish it and recreate it in our setting, treasuring every moment. Every day.

EVENTS & RECEPTIONS
The privacy and elegance of the reception rooms at Castello di Guarene, combined with the polite and professional service, make it an ideal venue for conferences, special events and international conventions.

Modern communication and visual projection technology has been seamlessly integrated with the antique beauty of the interior space, allowing guests to connect with the outside world in real time.

The romantic surroundings of the palace and gardens, the perfect service, the refined cuisine and the vast selection of wines make a wedding banquet at Castello di Guarene a truly memorable event.

Rooms: 12

Price: from 409 EUR per night

Source: www.castellodiguarene.com

Castello di Gabiano, situated in the Piedmont Region of north-west of Italy, boasts more than a century of history.

In the 8th century, the document signed by Carlo Magno already testify the presence of a “Cortem magnam nominam Gabianam”. In the remote 1164, Federico I granted the investiture to the Marquis Guglielmo II of Monferrato.

From this time the Castello di Gabiano was an important strategic and economic place, theatre of wars, passing over to the Montiglio, the Paleologo and the Gonzaga until the duke Ferdinando gave it to Agostino Durazzo Pallavicini in the year 1622, granting him the title of Marquis of Gabiano.

Today Giacomo Cattaneo Adorno, the last Marquis of Gabiano,together with his wife Emanuela, passionate and determined, directly engaged in an intensive wine production, are above all committed to capture theflavors and aromas of the terroir.

In this way they can assure the wine making tradition of the family, updated with the current oenology knowledge.

The labyrinth of the Gabiano castle, historical monument, is one of the rare examples documented within the framework of historic gardens of Italy.

This has an exceptional importance not only for its rarity but also for the historic period in which it was realized which dates back to the 1930’s when the already dominating taste for landscape integrated with formal gardens put nearby the residence but never in the form of a labyrinth.

The Gabiano labyrinth evokes the return to the past and finds its place within the framework of the restoration project assigned by the marquise Matilde Giustiniani to the Parma architect Lamberto Cusani to whom we owe the actual neo-medieval aspect of the castle and surroundings.

The location of the labyrinth in the centre of the park emphasizes the contrast between the rigid and geometrical lines of the structure and the natural park that surrounds it, calling to mind the medieval concept of forest such as natural labyrinth (park) and labyrinth as artificial forest where nature is rigorously manipulated and controlled by man.

ROOMS & SUITES
The perfect retreat for quality time. Ideal for a romantic escape or a family holiday, the Luxury Suites are nestled in 260 hectares estate, characterized by natural elements of rare beauty: the open view on the Alps and the river Po, the vineyards, the private lake, a beautiful park with native and exotic trees, the mysterious boxwood maze and the exclusive swimming pool placed among Italian style orchards .

The Suites, Apartments and Rooms are located in the castle grounds: the hunting lodges, ateliers and dependences have been restored with great care and attention. All of them feature a privileged view on the castle and the surrounding panorama.

Every corner is unique; the ideal spot where to savor and get to know the fascinating wines together with the thousand-year old history of Castello di Gabiano.

IL MELOGRANO APARTMENT
Mythological tree whose fruits enclose an ancient significance, symbol of light, life and fertility. The same giving life to the precious typical fruits of Monferrato.

The Appartment is located at the groundfloor, with one double bedroom with a four poster bed, second twin room with two four poster beds, two large fireplace, living area with sofa and lunch table, two big bathrooms with shower, kitchenette.

View on the Po Riserve Valley, the vineyards and ricefields. The entrance of this Appartment has a spacious patio with outdoor furniture.

LA MERIDIANA SUITE
Celebrating the sundial, which spells out the time through the sun and in tribute to the suspended garden of the castle named “3 clocks”. Suite with one double room with a four poster bed, spacious bathroom with shower, living room with sofa and kitchenette provided with dishwasher.

From the window you can admire the beautiful view on the Po Valley, the vineyards, hills and rice fields.

3 OROLOGI RESTAURANT
Located in the old “vinegar cellars”, the Restaurant lays its fundaments in tge aim of preserving the millenary history of the Castle and offer our guests the opportunity to taste the traditional local cuisine, whilst overlooking the breathtaking view of the vineyards and the winding of the river Po.

Every day we select vegetables and herbs from the Castle’s ‘potager’, which are of course naturally grown and chemical-free, lending a unique and healthy flavor to dishes created in the restaurant.

Following the “Agriturismo” guidelines, the kitchen gives priority to supplier’s meat and food from the proximity (km 0).

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN
Strongly connected to the EARTH, the kitchen’s day always begins in the garden. Wicker basket in hand, sun shining, the ingredients that make short the journey from the land to your plate are collected by hand. A lovingly tended vegetable garden, inspired by the principles of perma-culture and agroforestry.

An organic garden imbued with the scent of rosemary, basil and thyme, bursting with fruit, flowers, berries and vegetables! In our organic kitchen garden … Embrace nature with us and feel the earth between your fingers.

To offer every day a culinary experience fresh and varied, the menus of our Chef Irina change based on availabilty of product from the vegetable garden and the house farm near the Gabiano Castle.

The reservation are required. We appreciate that you informing the staff of restaurant about food allergy and intollerance. At the restaurant overlooking the Po Valley, you will find important works by Tunga, Lara Favaretto and Tatiana Trouvé.

Cy Twombly, Ed Rucha and Brice Marden have produced exclusive labels for the most important vintages of Castello wines.

MEETINGS
With its multi-level indoor spaces, spectacular wine cellars, open-air terraces, luxury apartments and comfortable tasting room&restaurant, Castello di Gabiano stands out as one of Monferrato’s most exclusive venues.

Whether you are planning a business event, corporate conference, an intimate private celebration or a party with your closest friends, Castello di Gabiano is a wonderful location to create a truly unique experience for your guests.

THE WINES
The Marquises Cattaneo Adorno Giustiniani are engaged in an intense wine production and are above all committed to quality: the estate covers 260 hectares, of which 20 are destined to vineyards. The commune’s archives of the XIIIth century already mention the quality of the grapes and the wine production of Gabiano.

Today Giacomo Cattaneo Adorno, the last Marquis of Gabiano ,together with his wife Emanuela, passionate and determined, directly engaged in an intensive wine production, are above all committed to capture the characteristics of the terroir to extract the raw material.

In this way, they can assure that the wine making tradition of the family, updated with the current oenology knowledge, can stand comparison with great secular wines.

The wines of this “small land” differ completely from others produced in other Piedmont areas, even with a similar denomination. First cause is the typical terroir , which conveys to the palate of who taste them the peculiarity of the land in which the grape has grown.

Secondly, the lower sharpness, greater persistence and the higher intensity of fragrances and flavors is dued to the unique position of the hills, benefiting from the winds from the Alps without any barrier.

This is the reason why the castle beholds two DOC which are considered among the oldest and smallest in Italy, the Gabiano Doc and Rubino di Cantavenna.

Gabiano is the name of one of the smallest DOC in Italy, covering today not more than 3 hectares. Made up of Barbera mainly, to which we add a small quantity (5-10%) of Freisa and Grignolino grapes.

The specific microclimate and the secular variety selection are the main feature of this wine, where the land where it is produced is still very recognizable.

Already awarded with a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exposition in 1900, Gabiano DOC stands out for its skill to improve with the aging: our cellars boast of bottles of memorable years, such as 1945, 1947, 1959, 1961, 1964, 1971, just to mention the most important ones.

The Rubino di Cantavenna DOC , is the second small doc of the territory, produced with selected grapes in areas very well exposed to the sun, concentrating fragrances and fruity aromas typical of this territory.

It is made of Barbera mainly, along with Grignolino and Freisa. The area where it is produced is very limited, exclusively in the territories of Gabiano.

TERROIR – MONFERRATO
A circle of hills, horseshoe shaped around a large level territory: this is the characteristic scenery of the Monferrato Wine-growing Region. The area is situated among the Po and the Tanaro rivers, connoted by not very high reliefs but with often seep slopes

The geological composition of the lands is characterized by various stratum of limy material, mingled with rocks sand coming from sandstones crumbling.

The Monferrato landscape is, as a result, marked out by natural conditions particularly appropriate to the cultivation of the grapevine. In fact, the wine production dates back to the end of the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.

During the history the wine production experienced a great development, also thanks to the transplantation of grape varieties belonging from overseas: numerous are the testimonies given by the literature and the archeology, some of which dating back to the 6th century, testifying the presence in the Monferrato Region of a flourishing wine production, besides the wine trade towards the Liguria Region.

Monferrato was among the Roman districts the most covered by vineyards.

THE VINEYARDS
The vineyards are located entirely in Gabiano, at the ideal height of 300 meters. The privileged position facing the wind arriving directly from the Alps creates a great temperature excursion between day and t night: characteristic which facilitate the creation of intense and typical aromas , easily recognized during the wine tasting.

In those partly ancient vineyards, some boasting more than 100 years, the work on the vine is manual, in order to obtain a better quality of the grape. The cultivation of the soil, such as the plant treatment, follows a strict program completely respectful to the environment.

THE CELLARS
The wine aging occurs in the cellars under the Castle, dating back to the 1200 and since that period destined to the wine storage. Those natural cellars have been created through digging underground into the local rock, in the two sides so to assure a constant temperature all year long: the best ambience for an accurate aging.

The room destined to the barriques was designed, right from the inception, in different sectors, in order to distinguish the wooden fermentation according to the vintage and the different vineyards. Here is where a prestigious bottle collection is stored, passed down from one generation to another.

WINE TASTING
The Castle’s wine shop is where guests can taste and buy the wines of the estate, as well as an interesting selection of local delicacies. The annexed tasting room, overlooking the vineyards, is the ideal location where to organize in-depth wine tastings, events and meeting.

Here is the point of departure of the guided tours to the amphitheater vineyards and to the prodigious and historic cellars under the castle. The castle Agriturismo “3 clocks” is really worth a visit for a tasty experience, discovering high quality local cuisine.

SPORT ACTIVITIES
Cycling between Monferrato hills and the rice fields by the Po river, venturing into this unspoilt landscape of rare beauty.

BIKING
From Gabiano depart many scenic bicycle routes : one is in plain across the Po river park that stretches from the Crescentino, home to the famous Arborio rice, the basis of Italian risotto to the confluence with the river Scrivia, in a succession of different environments harmoniously connected by the water of the river PO.

Another very beautiful bike ride is represented by the hilly tracts that connects Gabiano to Rocca delle Donne and its monastery and the castle of Camino, on the edge of its ridges with a magnificent panorama of Monferrato.

GOLF
We selected a range of the best golf camps of the region, immersed into the green and equipped with all comforts; one of the best of Italy is situated a little more than one hour from Gabiano!

PICNIC BASKET
Déjeuner sur l’herbe in contact with nature, beneath the shadow of the trees. Discover the hiding places and secret places of the surroundings of Gabiano Monferrato, along the river or in the meadows or in the woods, a “déjeuner sur l’herbe” in touch with nature, surrounded by hazelnut trees.

THE MAZE & THE MINOTAUR
Running through the Minotaur, is easy to lose yourself among the extraodinary maze of boxwood, in the park of Gabiano. The labyrinth of the castle of Gabiano is one of the very few Italian gardens of exceptional importance, not only for its rarity but also for the historic period in which it was made.

It dates back to the thirties of the twentieth century. The labyrinth of Gabiano evokes a return to the past and is part of the restoration project entrusted by Marquise Matilde Giustiniani Parmesan Architect Lamberto Cusani to whom we owe the present appearance of the neo-medieval castle and outbuildings.

The location of the labyrinth in the heart of the park emphasizes the contrast between the rigid lines and geometric plant and the natural park surrounding it, recalling the medieval concept of the forest as a natural maze (park) and the labyrinth as artificial wilderness where nature is strictly controlled and manipulated by man.

TRUFFLES HUNTING
With the truffle hunter and his dog. Savour the smell of the earth in autumn, find a truffle! The search for the white or black truffle is primarily an authentic experience deeply connected to the tradition of this area, that allows one to discover the beauty of stay in close contact with nature .

This research requires passion, consistency, technique and also good legs to keep up with the dogs, essential for this adventure.

Our truffle hunters know the woods around the castle like the back of their hands, including secret “tartufaie”, also known as “pasture”. The unicity of this activity is also connected, above the limited area, also for the limited time, the propitious fall season.

THE CASTLE LAKE
For our guests we offer the opportunity to relax on the shores of our lake or try a new activity: carp fishing or trout. Fun activity, which involves adults and children.

Dominated by the Castle of Gabiano and its vineyards, the “La Sorgente” lake has clean waters and rises in a splendid typical Monferrato landscape. You can relax by the lake shore, in the solarium area or take a break in the picnic area.

However, if you love spending a few hours fishing, even if you are not an expert, the managers will be able to advise you and give you all the useful information with the possibility to rent fishing equipment on site.

Rooms: 16

Price: from 171 EUR per night

Source: www.castellodigabiano.com

Locanda La Raia is located in the Gavi region, in Southern Piedmont, and is surrounded by the vineyards, pastures and woods of biodynamic farm La Raia, owned by the Rossi Cairo family.

This large green house used to be a mail station in the past, and is currently a boutique hotel with twelve rooms, each one different to the others, furnished with 1600 and 1800’s Piedmont pieces matched with contemporary design furniture, rich in organic colours, fabrics and materials.

The renovation of Locanda La Raia and its expansive grounds by firm deamicisarchitetti has created a continuous dialogue between inside and outside. The house’s original structure, with its arches, vaults and large windows overlooking the vineyards was saved and embellished, including a wide space for the light coming from the hills.

The Locanda is one with the landscape around: the gardens, fields and vineyards in the Gavi hills. At the entrance, the garden that welcomes guests is a new interpretation of a typical Italian garden: a choice of aromatic herbs shaped like a big leaf.

The largest garden, that joins the vineyards and becomes one with them, is composed of just indigenous species linked to the farming world; it was created by the French team Coloco, pupils and collaborators to garden designer Gilles Clément. Welcome to the big green house in Gavi. Italian style hospitality, slow pace in harmony with nature.

ROOMS & APARTMENTS
All rooms, suites and apartments at Locanda La Raia are different from one another and are furnished with pieces that reflect the taste of the property. The seventeenth-century Piedmont wardrobe, the antique desks, the chest of drawers that date back to the nineteenth-century are paired with pieces of contemporary design.

On the walls, antique family portraits hang next to contemporary artworks selected among the artists represented by the Milanese gallery Viasaterna. Materials, colours and fabrics tell a story of Italian taste of simple beauty, and the resulting effect, achieved through the skilful combination of antique and modern, is a home-feeling of large, comfortable and sophisticated rooms.

SUITE
At the end of a long day spent among the vineyards and the Gavi hills, you can relax with a book or your favorite music in the welcoming and spacious living area.

THE APARTMENTS
The two Locanda’s apartments are ideal for those who want a stay in the Gavi with all the comforts to feel at home. The unique furniture combines pieces of modern design with antique Piedmont decor – creating a rare and precious atmosphere.

THE RESTAURANT
Form January 2019 Tommaso Arrigoni, a chef who owns Innocenti Evasioni in Milan, Michelin-starred for 13 years, signs the menu of Locanda La Raia restaurant. He focused his proposal on the seasonality and on the interpretation of the ancient tradition of Gavi cuisine, a unique crossroads of Ligurian and Piedmontese influences.

“My mission – says Arrigoni – is to enhance the products of the biodynamic farm La Raia: ancient cereals such as einkorn wheat, fruit and vegetables from the organic garden and meats that come from Fassona cows, raised in the pasture. Local are also cheeses and cured meats, such as the famous testa in cassetta, which come from the Slow Food presidents of the area. “

The Locanda restaurant is open every evening except Wednesday, and for lunch on Saturday and Sunday for external customers.

THE SPA
The SPA at Locanda La Raia offers a discreet relaxation programme according to your preferences and the intensity you choose. Sauna, hammam and indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools exhort you to enjoy wellness overlooking the Gavi hills.

Inside the relaxation area, a Himalayan pink salt wall neutralises anxiety and stress, while an infrared chair and a dry sauna will give you an immediate wellness feeling. Our outdoor fitness trail extends at the foot of the hill. A wide range of body treatments given by our experts is also available.

EVENTS
Locanda La Raia was an ancient mail station for the travellers that went from Piedmont to the sea. Thanks to the skilful restoration that has embellished the large common areas and has re-designed its gardens, now it is the ideal venue for small events, be it an anniversary with friends or a business meeting.

With its twelve rooms, its intimate location in the green and its indoor SPA, it is the perfect venue for exclusive events, small ceremonies and private parties that we organize in our typical style: privacy, care for details, relaxed pace and a close attention to our guests’ requirements.

Chef Tommaso Arrigoni proposes the traditional Gavi cuisine in our restaurant: his special menus enhance the estate’s organic products. Tastings and visits to La Raia wine cellar can be organized to learn about our biodynamic and organic wines.

One step away from the Locanda the artworks commissioned by Fondazione La Raia to international artists can be admired: a temptation to long strolls to discover La Raia, a marvellous mosaic of wild and cultivated environments.

BUSINESS MEETINGS
Locanda La Raia is the perfect venue for business meetings too. The suitable room, overlooking the Gavi hills and the vines, is equipped with a video projector and the WiFi, and can accomodate about fifteen people.

This is the ideal choice, together with the quality of our services and the exclusive activities that we will offer, to make your business meeting an unforgettable experience. The large green house continues its hospitality tradition along the Gavi historic road.

THE ESTATE
La Raia is a Demeter certified byodinamic farm. It is located in the heart of Gavi hills, in an area with an ancient wine tradition thanks to a unique microclimate that promotes the maturation of the grape and the production of red and white biodynamic wines.

The estate extends over 180 hectars, including 48 of vineyards, 60 of fields and the remaining are pastures, chestnut, elderflower and acacia woodlands protecting numerous species of wild animals.

The Rossi Cairo family bought La Raia in 2003, with the aim of recovering and enhancing the original ecosystem through a broad intervention project, inspired by the biodynamic principles.

The first change was the conversion of the vine cultivations: green manure among the rows, dynamized horn manure to fertilize the marly soil deeply, intense aeration, absence of pesticides, moderate quantities of cave sulphur and copper sprayed during specific periods of the year. Pruning happens during a descending moon.

Crop rotation was reintroduced with the recovery of ancient cultivations such as monococcum einkorn and rye. Finally, livestock pasture farming was reintroduced as well with cows of fassone race.

The variety and richness of the vegetation within the estate make La Raia a true biodiversity oasis for bees and other pollinator insects: hence a copious production of acacia, multi-flower and woodland honey.

Today, La Raia produces three kinds of multi-awarded Gavi D.O.C.G. – Gavi, Gavi Riserva Vigna della Madonnina and Gavi Pisé and two kinds of Piemonte D.O.C. Barbera. The cellar has been thought and built with an ancient environmentally friendly construction technique called pisé.

This technique harmonises with Piedmont’s gentle hills that surround La Raia. For the realisation of the cellar we called the Austrian architect Martin Rauch, one of the most experts of this technique on an international scale.

The 48-hectare Cortese and Piemonte Barbera indigenous vineyards are planted in limestone clay soil and their density is around 4.500 plants per hectare.

Our biodynamic white wines are obtained from the Cortese grape’s oldest plants: Gavi DOCG Riserva, that comes from vineyards La Madonnina at the property entrance, and Gavi DOCG Pisé, whose grapes are cultivated at La Cascinetta and display a red soil veining, more suitable to the production of grapes for rich white wines.

The Barbera vineyards occupy a South-facing area with an excellent drainage. The graft was made by a massal selection: we cut and grafted thousands of shoots, choosing one by one the best plants of some ancient local vineyards.

The cultivation follows the biodynamic method, whose aim is reinforcing the plants’ vitality and their power to react in the best way to the environment changes. The fostering method is Guyot, perfect for our mainly droughty terrains.

The vine trunk’s height is around 50 cm, while the fruit end (shoot) is tied to the support thread horizontally with respect to the ground: this assures a reduced expansion and a better management of the leaf wall and of the bunch exposure.

Conventional agriculturefeeds plants with soluble food that the roots absorb passively, so vines lose their identity and their relationship with the soil, and their fruits’ taste and characteristics become less varied.

The biodynamic method, on the contrary, aims at reinforcing every component of the plant starting from its roots, so that it keeps the best possible balance with nature and the climate in which it lives.

At La Raia all the lines are grass covered with natural species and grass planted in autumn for the green manure: we sow leguminous plants (Faba beans), cereals (oat and barley) that improve the soil’s fertility in spring.

Natural grass in the lines also increases the soil’s biodiversity, helping the development of humus and making it more stable. These plants will be subsequently cut and interred, which is most beneficial to the soil.

THE WINES
White Cortese and red Piemonte Barbera La Raia are wines with strong personality and surprising ability to evolve. Thanks to the biodynamic method they fully express the originality and vitality of the Gavi terroir.

The vines from which our Gavi and our Piemonte Barbera come from are grown without resorting to synthetic products or chemicals. We follow the principles of biodynamics aiming at the vitality of the soil and the harmonious growth of all the components of each plant.

The production phases follow the procedures and values that inspire our work in the vineyards. Wines ferment with indigenous yeasts and save their characteristics thanks to a careful low-temperature technique that allows to limit the use of sulphites well below the Demeter rules.

When the Cortese grape reaches the correct ripening level it is selected twice: the first time directly in the vineyard by hand harvest, and the second one in the wine cellar on the selection table. Here the best bunches are separated from the others and the grapes are put in the automatic presses.

These machines guarantee a soft pressing and light musts, and they prevent the extraction of brown mixtures caused by an excessive pressing of the skins, that would give a bitter taste.

The must obtained is then put in stainless steel tanks where the controlled-temperature fermentation begins, made with indigenous yeasts that intensify the typical scent of our grape and produce expressive peculiar wines.

Once the alcohol fermentation is finished the wine is left on the lees for a variable time before it is bottled: a couple of months for our Gavi DOCG, one year for Gavi DOCG Riserva and up to two years for Gavi DOCG Pisé.

The Barbera grape, that gives origin to our Piedmont biodynamic red wines Piemonte DOC Barbera and Piemonte DOC Barbera Largé, goes through a different type of fermentation called “emerged cap”, during which the must stays in contact with the skins for about ten days. By pumping over, which means wetting with pomaces the cap that emerges as a result of fermentation, colour and tannins are extracted.

Once the alcohol fermentation is finished, if the vintage is good, a quick maceration is done, leaving the wine in contact with the skins for some days, which helps a better extraction of mixtures and gives the wine more character.

The following step is racking, separating the liquid part (flower wine) from the waste pomace cap. The flower wine goes through malolactic fermentation, that softens the vigorous sourness of Barbera; after the pouring, necessary to have a clear product, the wine stays in controlled-temperature stainless steel tanks until it is bottled.

This is how our Gavi and Barbera reach our customers’ tables, through several phases that are always the same and nevertheless every year different, as Nature decides.

WINE TOUR
Welcome to La Raia. We have built our Wine Tours to satisfy our guests’ different requests: from the aficionados who would like to know more about our farm and taste our biodynamic wines, to the guests who have more time and wish for a light lunch to try the local cuisine, and also the guests accompanied by a group of friends.

We also organize more articulated tastings in the Gavi and Langhe regions, with the Nebbiolos and Barolos produced in our organic farm Tenuta Cucco at Serralunga d’Alba.

Take your time now that you are in the Gavi! We suggest a stroll in our oldest vineyards to learn about biodynamic farming and visit the wine and the barrel cellars. And to end with a bang, a tasting of our wines with garden vegetables lasagne and a choice of local products, such as cheese with our farm’s honey. The visit is available both in Italian and English.

WELLNESS IN THE HEART OF GAVI
Discovering the territory, tasting the Gavi tradition and relaxing in the vineyards: at Locanda La Raia granting oneself time means experiencing moment of pure wellness enjoying the beautiful nature.

The indoor and heated outdoor swimming pools, the sauna, the Turkish bath and the gym fully equipped by Technogym overlooking the hills allow our guests to dedicate themselves to relaxation and wellness.

Playing golf in the vineyards in the three golf courses that can be reached in a few minutes, or renting a bike for a ride among the Gavi hills, admiring their beauty. And finally treating yourself with a tasting of La Raia biodynamic wines in the farm and learning about the biodynamic farming method.

ART & LANDSCAPE
Since 2013 Fondazione La Raia, established by Giorgio Rossi Cairo and Irene Crocco, has invited Italian and international artists to create culture opportunities and give a new identity to the Gavi’s landscape through their artworks and contributions. A pleasant stroll in the vineyards around Locanda La Raia will unveil the works and installations created in the last years.

Three sculptures by Remo Salvadori: Nel momento, a vertical installation made of sixteen tin elements placed on the manor’s Southern facade; Continuo infinito presente, a continuous ring made of steel cables, placed in front of the wine cellar; Il Sabato piantare il cipresso…, made of marble, water and essences, is near the Vignone, one of La Raia’s oldest vineyards.

OUSSSER by Korean artist Koo Jeong A. is at Borgo Merlassino, and due to its amazing characteristics, it can only be admired in the nights that follow very bright days.

BALES 2014/2017, the coloured plastic balls by German artist Michael Beutler, are placed near the entrance to Locanda La Raia.

Palazzo delle Api by Adrien Missika, a Luserna stone inverted pyramid created to shelter nomad bees and pollinating insects, can be admired near La Raia’s lake.

Inside the cellar there is an artwork by Francesco Jodice from the project Il Cavaliere Nero e la vendetta del Gavi, and a sound installation created following the performance of the musical body of Novi Ligure alla Raia, part of the same project. Finally, at Locanda La Raia, Piralide: the emblematic work from BIOMEGA Multiverso, a personal show made by the Cosimo Veneziano at Tenuta Cucco.

In 2021 Michael Beutler has returned to La Raia, creating Oak Barrel Baroque, a small shelter in the form of a votive temple built with wooden beams and staves from barriques at the end of their life cycle. The form of the work suggests the architecture of Palladio and the churches seen on the squares of Italian towns, reproportioned in a single building and placed in an unexpected context.

In 2023 a new work, Inventory by Tami Izko, was inaugurated: the biodiversity of La Raia inspired the creation of this chamber of wonders inside a natural cave where 32 porcelain works, natural casts and manual labor objects are enshrined.

La Raia continues to be the a gathering place for discussions on the landscape, fostering a new perception of the territory in which we live.

EXPLORE THE LOCANDA
For breakfast, we serve fragrant bread together with our organic honey, jams, fresh fruit from Tenuta, sweet as well as savoury omelettes that burst with the flavours of our garden’s vegetables and cereals. In summer guests can sit at the big garden table, around the pool or have a picnic in the shady areas of the Tenuta.

We love the rituals of tea, which we serve every afternoon with a different sweet treat, and aperitivo, the ideal moment to taste La Raia biodynamic wines. Dinner at Locanda is a special moment: small round tables decorated with garden flowers, candles and white tablecloths create that pleasant sense of intimacy that we want for our guests.

Locanda La Raia organizes Italian cuisine residential courses and cooking classes. We aim at spreading the knowledge and appreciation for the most representative dishes of our cuisine, wellknown and beloved all over the world. Fresh-made pasta, gnocchi, risottos, roasts, meat and vegetable sauces, pies are the must-haves of our cuisine and the dishes you can find at Locanda.

We share moments where you can learn how to prepare them, choose the ingredients, use different cooking styles and serve them. Our guests will also have the opportunity to create, with the help our chefs, a menu to cook and enjoy together.

SPORT & SURROUNDINGS
In the estate there is a tennis court, ideal for having fun with some exchange between nature before enjoying a dip in the pool. At Locanda La Raia there is also a health trail for sports activities in the Gavi hills, and a gym fully equipped by Technogym.

For those who love cycling, it is possible to rent one to ride along the roads loved by champions such as Fausto Coppi and Costante Girardengo, all around Locanda La Raia, with many itineraries for every taste and athletic preparation. For those wishing to be accompanied by a guide, we suggest our partner Bikesquare.

From here you can easily reach three golf courses that open between the vineyards. The nearest is the Golf Club Colline del Gavi 6 km away, in an area surrounded by woods: it has 18 championship holes and 9 executive holes and a restaurant.

The Golf Club Serravalle is also 6 km from Tenuta La Bollina, it has 9 championship holes and 3 executive holes. The Golf Club Villa Carolina (Capriata d’Orba), 12 kilometres away, has 2 18-hole courses set in an area of 110 hectares between woods and vineyards.

The club house is housed in the former summer residence of the Gavotti family. On the hill above the holes, stands the Monastery of the contemplative Friars in Villa bricco, donated to the order by Carolina Gavotti.

A WORLD TO DISCOVER
Some very interesting historical villages are located a few kilometres away from Locanda La Raia. Visit Forte di Gavi and stroll around Novi Ligure admiring the painted aristocratic palaces.

A visit to the Libarna archeological site is a must: the Roman town dates back to the second century B.C. and is among the most important archeological areas in Northern Italy, along the Postumia road that linked Genoa to Aquileia: a bewitching place where you will discover this territory’s origins. Also available children activities.

The picture gallery of Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Tortona dedicated to Divisionism is also worth visiting to admire important works by Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo and Angelo Barabino.

The nice village Voltaggio too has a rich picture gallery. Borgo Marengo, with its interesting monument Santa Croce and the splendid Last Judgement by Giorgio Vasari in the village’s church, definitely deserves a visit.

Chocolate’s lovers can’t miss a visit to the Bodrato factory in Novi Ligure, observe the production live and taste the brand’s iconic products: cream chocolates, chocolate-covered cherries with liqueur, fruit chocolates. Shopping aficionados can easily reach the McArthurGlen Serravalle Designer Outlet, the largest in Europe.

If you have more time reach the Langhe region, with its UNESCO world heritage vineyards and hills, and visit Tenuta Cucco at Serralunga d’Alba owned by the Rossi Cairo family, for a tasting of Barolo and Nebbiolo.

In one hour by car you will be in Milan for museums, shopping and theatres, while in a half hour by car there is Genoa with its marvellous downtown palaces, the famous Portofino’s square (85 Km), sea and trekking at Le Cinque Terre (135 Km). Another interesting destination is Turin, with the Royal Palace, the Mole Antonelliana and the Egyptian Museum.

Rooms: 12

Price: from 259 EUR per night

Source: www.la-raia.it

The style of Castello Dal Pozzo reflects the elegance of the Neo-Gothic era, guests are catapulted into atmospheres of the past, between the shimmering blue of the lake and the luxuriantly green surrounding hills.

With 45 rooms, 3 restaurants, a choice of bars and an outdoor pool, it is the ideal location to relax and unwind, only a stone’s throw away from Malpensa Airport.

The history of Castello Dal Pozzo is as unique as its luxurious surroundings. The romantic Castello was originally built by the Visconti family and has been in the Dal Pozzo family for six generations.

While decorated with lavish chandeliers, sumptuous furnishings and fine crystal stemware, this boutique hotel feels more like a private residence with all commodities of a 5 star luxury hotel.

Whether you have come for a wedding, event, honeymoon, anniversary celebration or weekend getaway, Castello Dal Pozzo offers a setting of unparalleled exclusivity, intimacy and elegance.

The activity of Castello Dal Pozzo was born in 1997 from the thought of Cassiano Dal Pozzo to transform the historic family residence into an exclusive place, accessible to all who were fascinated by it.

The concept of hospitality, which has always been a fundamental element of distinction for the Dal Pozzo family, is therefore reinterpreted in a modern key, in order to be able to re-propose a unique place of its kind, accompanied by all the services necessary for demanding customers of the new millennium.

An ambitious goal in that, in addition to making the structure known and spread, it achieves the necessary promotion of the territory, being the two elements deeply connected.

THE RESTRUCTURING
The gradual restructuring and transformation of the historic home, and the recovery of various appurtenances, primarily that of the Palazzo Visconteo (2010) and following the Castle Stables (2015), have brought Castello Dal Pozzo to be a reference point in the international arena from the point of view of hospitalitỳ.

The offer is constantly growing, as is the experience. From the beginning, in which the structure was a simple location for events, today it boasts 45 exclusive rooms, a Gourmet restaurant “Le Fief”, the “Dan” Garden Lounge, the Cassiano III congress center, the “Folia” Pool & Bar, an excellent American Bar and dedicated services for every need.

We protect, requalify and develop the uniqueness of Castello Dal Pozzo, through trust and dedication in corporate values, creating, over time, added value for all members, and thus becoming the reference point of the Italian tailoring welcome in the world..

• Hospitalité: We interpret hospitality with pride, as our style and passion, evolving in tradition.
• Historique: We coherently imprint and renew our millennial history, fueling with confidence the pride of being protagonists.
• Hotellerie: We live the union of hospitality and history, harmonizing the different professionalisms that make up and enhance us.

We exist to be discovered by those who are looking for a precious stone, which transmits unique attention and particularities to it, set in ancient atmospheres, for emotions to cherish and share.

THE HISTORY OF THE CASTLE
The Castrum was called Q.Legio, from which the name Olegio seems to derive, Olezo, named Oleggio Castello in honor of the Visconti building built around the year 1000.

It was precisely from the shores of Lake Maggiore that the Visconti, around 1200, moved to the dominion of the Signoria of Milan, assumed since 1277 and which ended with the death of Filippo Maria (1447), whose only daughter Bianca was married to Francesco Sforza who continued the splendor and independence of the Duchy of Milan. In the following centuries, the castle was abandoned until a partial, but substantial destruction.

Only in the mid-sixteenth century, the descendants of the Visconti, who became Aragon in 1426 by concession of King Ferdinando of Naples, recovering the remains of the Castle, they rebuilt a residential building.

The marquis Alberto Visconti d’Aragona, the last of this name, was implicated for his active participation in the Carbonari uprisings and, for this, tried, sentenced to death and the expropriation of property.

The properties passed to his sister Virginia, wife of Bonifazio dal Pozzo d’Annone, of Piedmontese origin, of Rovereto, later renamed Alessandria in honor of Rolando Bandinelli, Pope Alexander III in 1167.

His son Claudio (1839-1885), passionate about Richard Popwell Pullan, William Burgess’ s brother – in – law and follower of the Augustus Pugin school, was commissioned to redesign and restructure the structure, transforming it into a Gothic – Revival style castle surrounded by a majestic park.

Next to it stands the eighteenth-century palace where Alberto Visconti d’Aragona lived until his death after being pardoned. Died in 1895, he is buried, together with his wife Donna Luigia, of the Marquis of Monticelli Obizzi, in the cemetery of Oleggio Castello.

The palace was a refuge and home for many local families with the succession of the World Wars. Subsequently, when Oleggio Castello, leaving Paruzzaro became an autonomous Municipality, the Palace, by concession of the family, was for some decades the seat of the Municipal school of Oleggio Castello and later abandoned.

In recent years it was renovated and meticulously transformed into a magnificent Luxury Boutique Hotel, destined to project the small and peaceful Municipality of Oleggio Castello onto the most coveted international scenario. The entire property belongs to the Dal Pozzo d’Annone family and is still the seat of the family.

A CORNER OF ENGLAND
British art experts have defined the architecture of the Castle as one of the purest examples of the Gothic Revival, very popular in the Victorian era. The Marquis Claudio Dal Pozzo d ‘Annone was a passionate scholar of the 16th century Gothic style and the Castle reflects this artistic passion.

Outside the castle has a very compact physiognomy. The grandiose landscaping emphasizes it all. The 24-hectare park is surrounded by rare arboreal essences of great botanical interest. The entrance porch, the chapel, the massive square tower from the east, the small octagonal tower on the south-western corner, reveal the spirit of the Anglo-Saxon style.

The architecture blends with the typical internal decoration of the period: the stained glass windows of the windows of the apse of the chapel, the wrought iron gates taken from Scottish models, low reliefs set on the external walls of the building, coats of arms and sculptures of various origins. The careful study and loving care for the execution of every detail is clear.

The stencils on the walls, the decorations of the tiles and the decorations of the furniture, bring to the spirit and cultural climate of the artistic movement called ‘Gothic Revival’ and are taken from the book of drawings ‘Of Ecclesiastical Monuments’ by Augustus Pugin, upon whose death He was succeeded by architects of the caliber of William Burgess and then William Morris whose movement called ‘Arts and Crafts’ influenced architecture, interior design and decorative arts.

Although the Gothic Revival style uses simple forms with decorations taken from the medieval era, it could be argued that the movement already lays the foundations of modern design.

BARBARA THE GHOST
During 1467 the hostilities between the Duchy of Milan and that of Savoy led Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan, to move along the Sesia, the river that served as a border between the two states, to face the advance of Amedeo’s troops IX of Savoy. To organize the movement of the soldiers, the Duke sent a young captain, Messer Matteo de Grandis, to Verbano.

Messer Matteo was hosted in the fortress of Oleggio Castello by the noble Alberto Visconti, a distant relative of the Duke’s mother, Bianca Maria. Messer Matteo was greeted with great honor by the noble Alberto, his wife Beatrice and his young daughter Barbara, whose beauty and a generous heart full of virtues immediately struck the young captain.

The father had promised his hand, since childhood, to the son of a neighbor feudal lord: the marriage would have enabled him to secure an important ally.

In the following days Matteo had several occasions to meet Barbara and even when he was engaged in military preparations he was burning with the desire to see her again. She herself had been fascinated by the young soldier, who had shown to have an uncommon sensitivity.

There was no lack of opportunities to be together both in the halls of the Castle and strolling in the garden towards the lake. That was how love blossomed. To seal this tender feeling, approaching the day of Matthew’s departure, the two lovers met in the chapel of the Castle and, forgetting the obligations of the families, swore allegiance and kissed each other, to seal their undying love.

While wishing that those days would last forever, the troops were ready to march towards Ghemme, where Duke Galeazzo Maria had established his camp. Matteo had to abandon the castle and his beloved Barbara, and very few promises to return as soon as possible to fulfill their dream of love.

The day after the departure of the beloved, Barbara tried to reach him but her father, who, suspecting what had happened, had her monitored, managed to prevent her from escaping.

During the clash that followed Barbara confessed her love for Matteo. Alberto reminded her of the promise of marriage and, in the face of her daughter’s refusal to obey, forbade her to see the captain again by locking her in the tower.

The noble Visconti wrote to the Duke complaining of how Messer Matteo had taken advantage of his hospitality, seducing his daughter, whom he had already promised to others, and claiming a just punishment.

Galeazzo Maria Sforza, troubled by the letter, on the opinion of the ducal secretary Cicco Simonetta decided to send Matteo together with the escort who was to accompany his brother Tristano and the painter Zanetto Bugatto to the French court, where they had to meet Bona di Savoia, his future bride.

Matthew was ordered to remain in France in the service of King Louis XI and not to return to Lombardy without a specific order. Madonna Barbara, unaware of Matteo’s departure, waited in vain for his return. The days became weeks and then months as the young woman, refusing to leave her room and eat, consumed herself in despair.

Deprived of her love, she did not know how to rest and did not want to see even her mother. The doctors’ consultations and the parental care were of no avail. Barbara died of despair and pain. Sometimes, during the night, groans and noises are heard coming from the tower.

Someone claims to have seen a shadow lingering at the window, as if he were peering at the lake in the distance: popular imagination has it that it is the ghost of the beautiful Barbara who, waiting for Matteo, still wanders today without peace in search of his lost love.

ROOMS & SUITES
When planning your stay in Italy, Castello Dal Pozzo is able to offer a 5 star luxury destination. Created around the historic Castello overlooking Lake Maggiore, our Boutique Hotel, with its 45 rooms, is the perfect union between historic elegance and modern luxury.

With all the services of a 5-star luxury hotel, our structure cradles and inspires you with amazing views of the lake and rewarding comforts such as marble bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi, well-stocked minibars, rooms furnished with period furniture and paintings from the private family collection.

Each of our beautifully restored rooms and suites is a blend of the Gothic architecture and setting of our Castle with modern design combined with every luxury to ensure a truly relaxing vacation for all.

SUITE GUENDALINA LAKE VIEW
The Signature Suite Guendalina takes its name from its owner, born Dal Pozzo d’Annone, who lived there until 2018. Bright and romantic, over 60 square meters, the Signature Suite is located in the heart of the Castello and its atmosphere reflects the original Gothic Revival style of the Castello.

Embellished with stencils and with a grandiose king canopy bed and a sitting area on the mezzanine which has magnificent views of Lake Maggiore. The marble bathroom offers a beautiful shower with XXL jet and a make-up corner. Comfort is further guaranteed by a rich set of accessories, smart tv, coffee bar, and courtesy set.

SUITE ALBERTO LAKE VIEW
The Signature Suite Alberto, took its name from its owner, Marquis Visconti d’Aragona, born around 1813. The properties thus passed to his sister Virginia, wife of Bonifazio Dal Pozzo d’Annone, and consequently entered the Dal Pozzo family.

The luxurious furnishings in golden tones consist of a separate lounge area with armchairs and sofas, a large work desk, dining or meeting table, an independent walk-in closet and a small balcony with a magnificent view of Lake Maggiore.

The marble bathroom offers 2 sinks, a large Jacuzzi tub and a Walk-In shower, for moments of pure relaxation. Comfort is further guaranteed by a large selection of accessories and amenities.

SUITE
The suites, over 45 square meters, are furnished with particular care and attention to detail and some have a private balcony with a view of the park and the historic castle.

They are characterized by a king-size double bed, parquet floors or hypoallergenic carpet, and a cozy separate sitting area, equipped with sofa and armchairs, coffee table and desk, flat-screen television, and paintings from the family’s private collection.

The bathrooms of the Suites are all different from each other, for example, those of the Palazzo are equipped with aero-massage Jacuzzi tubs, room 203 has the uniqueness of a Wellness shower inside the room while those of the stables have a shower walk-in with a separate tub. The rooms can be assigned, depending on availability, at the Palace or the Stables.

JUNIOR SUITE
With a surface of about 40 square meters, the Casello View Junior Suites not only evoke the style of the nineteenth-century residential buildings of Lake Maggiore with the addition of the most modern comforts but enrich your stay with unique views of the historic Castello.

All the rooms are different, but they have in common large rooms, parquet or hypoallergenic carpet floors, a seating area consisting of sofas and armchairs, table, desk and flat-screen TV. The bathrooms, made of precious marble, offer a walk-in shower and a large bathtub.

DELUXE ROOM
The Deluxe rooms, bright and spacious (28-36 sqm) are located in the Palazzo or the Scuderie and overlook the majestic park of the resort. They are furnished with a comfortable work desk and a coffee table for your moments of relaxation.

The marble bathrooms at the Palazzo and the Stables offer a large walk-in shower and a bathtub. The rooms can be assigned, depending on availability, at the Palazzo or the Stables.

DINING
Experience the culinary experience of Castello Dal Pozzo The gourmet gastronomic experience offered at Castello Dal Pozzo is made up of a mixture of traditional dishes with highly innovative cuisine, an example for restaurants in Piedmont.

Our guests can choose between the award-winning restaurant ‘Le Fief’, one of the most romantic on Lake Maggiore and the informality of a dinner or tasting at the ‘Dan Garden Lounge’, surrounded by the nature of the secular park.

During the day the bistro of the Folia Life, located by the pool, offers light dishes and fruit extracts and in the evening the American Bar on the Italian Terrace offers aperitifs while you are lulled by the sound of the cascading water of the illuminated fountain.

LE FIEF RESTAURANT
Located in the Palazzo, our personalized restaurant reveals a cuisine that reflects the long history of hospitality of Castello Dal Pozzo Resort and Lake Maggiore.

Guests can sit in the refined dining rooms inside, or outside, on the terrace with its fountain and a view of the Castle park. The special Tradition menu offers some of the traditional dishes that were served, over time, to the Dal Pozzo family.

The name le “Fief” (Feud), was born at the time when the international language was French. These lands and possessions had been the fulcrum of the Visconti family since the year 1000, even before it rose to the Signoria, 1277 and then to the Duchy of Milan.

The marquis Alberto Visconti d’Aragona (1811-1895), the last of the lineage, renewed the ancient tradition of hospitality that has evolved and, in our times, assumes a new concept of hospitality, which makes attention to detail and refinement of details the main elements of strength.

The ‘Le Fief’ Restaurant is pleased to offer its guests a wine and drinks list that includes labels chosen not only from amongst the most well known but also a selection of little known ‘jewels’.

An ongoing selection that will continually endeavour to offer our guests some newly unearthed treasure of a wine label, grape variety or young producer. These choices are always based on a detailed attention to the terrain, certain in our belief that it is the person that creates the value of a company, giving it its unique character.

We leave up to you the choice of discovering a new wine for yourself from our selection, or allowing our staff to offer you some suggestions as to what to combine with your choice of menu.

DAN GARDEN LOUNGE
The Dan Garden Lounge offers a selection of traditional dishes in an elegant yet informal way. An invitation to discover the other side of the Castle – ‘Your Natural Hideaway’ – immersed in the peace of the park and the sounds of the surrounding nature.

Housed in the arches below the Castle Terrace, the exclusive Dan Garden Lounge offers a selection of tasty drinks and bites, ideal for entertaining with friends or relaxing in the company of work colleagues.

FOLIA LIFE
Folia Life is a meeting place, where you can escape from the daily “madness” to immerse yourself in nature, an element that distinguishes these environments.

A natural escape that envelops you in the elements of the earth: the breeze of the panoramic terrace, the crystal clear water of the infinity pool, the scents of the centuries-old trees and the unmistakable flavors of our Chef’s bio-culinary proposals.

AMERICAN BAR
What better way to end a day than with a drink? The American Bar, located in the heart of the Palazzo, is the custodian of wisdom and excellent labels. Our Barman is at your complete disposal to satisfy every desire dictated by the moment.

The bar overlooking the terrace of the Palace offers in the summer season the opportunity to taste our specialties in the open air and to enjoy the last hours of the day in a magical setting. The Bar is next to the magnificent Terrace of the Palace, where in the summer evenings, there is nothing better than sipping a long drink or a cocktail of the house.

THE BREAKFAST
What better way to start a day full of adventures than with a good breakfast? Treat yourself to sweet or savoury delicacies, taste a freshly made pancake from the live cooking station or treat yourself to a glass of champagne. Whether you are a guest of the hotel or enjoy a hearty breakfasts, here you can start the day by spoiling yourself.

ROOM SERVICE
Start your day with a traditional breakfast or order your favorite dish a la carte (you must try the “Frenchie” Toast) treat yourself to a break with tasty snacks throughout the day from our American Bar or savor a luxurious dinner after a long day of sightseeing and shopping from Le Fief Restaurant.

WEDDINGS
The history of Castello Dal Pozzo is as ancient and distinctive as its splendid surroundings, and together they create what is undoubtedly the most unique and exclusive resort to be found on Lago Maggiore.

Overlooking the Lake, which for centuries has been a preferred destination of the nobility, the wealthy and artists alike, the Castello Dal Pozzo has become the synonym of outstanding hospitality, offering its distinctive blend of spaciousness and exceptional service.

The range of proposals that the staff of Castello Dal Pozzo will be able to offer you will give you the cards to carry out the wedding of your dreams. Send your requests to our organizing secretariat and together plan every detail of the big day. Send your requests to our organizing secretariat and together plan every detail of the big day.

Indulge yourself with the most romantic fantasies, from the arrival in the carriage of the bride, like a real princess, to the fireworks to enjoy the magic of the night together, or an end of the evening with DJ or live music. Castello Dal Pozzo will give you the emotion of a lifetime.

The catering is managed directly by Castello Dal Pozzo. Combining the charm of the original with the certainty of the traditional, our cuisine enhances the best flavors and aromas thanks to the use of fresh and first choice ingredients.

Our offer is thus distinguished by the refinement of both flavors and extremely refined service. The wedding menu will talk about you and will be elaborated, based on your personal taste.

We will study nuances and combinations together thanks to the precious suggestions of our Executive Chef and our Maitre. We use products of Italian excellence and we give space to local producers to guarantee a unique and unforgettable taste.

MEETINGS
Meetings and conferences The Castello Dal Pozzo Resort, in perfect harmony between tradition and innovation, ensures unforgettable corporate events of excellence. It is located in an absolutely strategic position, at the intersection with the motorways and only 29 km from Malpensa international airport.

The aim is to innovate in the tradition to create environments suitable for a reception always in the name of quality and the highest level of service.

This special place is able to offer itself as an absolutely exceptional location for your meetings, gala dinners, team building, MICE events, as well as for events aimed at product launches, press presentations, fashion shows or to adapt to the needs of your company.

THE SWIMMING POOL 
Immersed in the greenery of the centuries-old park, the outdoor swimming pool of Castello Dal Pozzo Resort is a crystalline body of water surrounded by a splendid garden, in a privileged position, which guarantees fantastic intimacy and privacy.

Sip delicious signature cocktails and partake of light seasonal dishes whilst bathing in crystal clear water, surrounded by the sounds of nature. The pool is open from 9th of May to September, from 10 AM to 6 PM

THE SECULAR PARK
The park is spread over an area of about 23 hectares in which flowered avenues, lawns, large trees and a beautiful pond with carp and ducks alternate.

The presence in large natural spaces of numerous species of mammals and birds including deer, roe deer, herons make the Park of the Castello Dal Pozzo a unique place ideal for walks or to spend an afternoon relaxing.

EXPERIENCES ON LAKE MAGGIORE
Overlooking Lake Maggiore in the most scenic area of Piedmont, Castello Dal Pozzo is located in the center of the best attractions and tourist places to visit in the area. Once you arrive at Dal Pozzo Castle, you can forget the outside world and enjoy all it has to offer.

COOKING CLASS
Our Executive Chef will welcome you to his kingdom: among cooking stoves, mousses, creams and delicious dishes he will share his long experience and (perhaps) some little secrets with you!

Depending on the level of preparation of the class, participants will assist in preparing the meal under the guidance of the Chef and with the use of all the necessary facilities. A pinch of flour, a few ounces of fun, and a great deal of laughter are the necessary ingredients for an enjoyable experience.

WINE TASTING
If you have a taste for the finer things in life, you will find the Wine Tasting and enjoy an inviting choice of 5 local wines paired with cheeses produced in the area, all under the guidance of our Maitre.

PICNIC IN THE PARK
Do you want to spend a quiet day, relaxing in the middle of nature, sipping a glass of Prosecco and eating the delicacies of our Executive Chef? Ask Reception for our exclusive Picnic packages and enjoy your lunch in your chosen spot in our park.

ACACIA HONEY FROM THE GARDEN
We are committed to KM 0, and what better than honey made from the flowers of our garden? Created from the flowers of our garden, you can taste it at breakfast or buy some jars to take away as a souvenir of your special moments at Castello Dal Pozzo.

LAKE MAGGIORE UNESCO HERITAGE
Castello Dal Pozzo Resort is at the center not only of every sporting activity available around Lake Maggiore, but also of a multitude of things to see and do. Shop in the High Range Outlets, explore local villages, discover their peculiarities and characteristics, visit churches, universally known sanctuaries, museums and gardens with spectacular blooms.

You can also explore the Ticino Park, a UNESCO site, enjoy a cruise on the lake, take a tour in the cellars of the Novarese hills, or have fun on the panoramic train from Domodossola.

Do not forget the proximity of Milan, just 60 km away, the capital of fashion, and full of art and countless museums. Contact the Reception for details and our collaboration to satisfy your particular interests.

VAL FORMAZZA & TOCE FALLS
Enjoy breathtaking scenery and abundant trekking opportunities at this 143-metre waterfall powered by the Toce River. Recreational activities include alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, mountain biking, running and more.

The surroundings of the Hotel Castello dal Pozzo offer a great variety of things to do: exploring characteristic local villages, churches, museums, spectacular flower gardens, religious centres of international renown.

It is also possible to explore the UNESCO Ticino Park, enjoy a cruise on the Lake, a circuit of some of the wine growers in the area, or spend the day on the panoramic train that takes you from Domodossola to Locarno. It should also not be forgotten how close the Resort is to Milan, a mere 60kms. Fashion, art galleries, world renowned museums and monuments.

7 LAGHI – MOTTARONE 
Visit the top of the Mottarone to enjoy a 360 degree view of the most beautiful lake region in Italy. From the top it is possible to see all seven lakes in the area: Maggiore, Orta, Mergozzo, Varese, Comabbio, Monate and Biandronno.

BORROMEAN ISLANDS 
Go back in time with a visit to the Borromean Islands. The three islands, Bella, Pescatori and Madre, are named after the Borromeo family which has owned it since the 12th century. Each island is home to incredible structures and breathtaking botanical gardens.

GARDENS OF VILLA TARANTO
The botanical gardens of Villa Taranto are located near Pallanza about halfway up the lake. They are open every day and are custodians of the rarest essences.

PALLAVICINO PARK 
The park is spread over an area of about 18 hectares where flowery avenues, meadows, large old trees and an enchanting summer garden alternate.

In 1862 it passed to the Genoese Pallavicino noble family who enlarged the estate, transforming it into a nineteenth-century neoclassical villa, and in 1956 the Pallavicino decided to transform the garden into a faunal museum open to the public.

STATUE OF SAN CARLO
The 36-meter colossus, created in honor of San Carlo Borromeo, stands above Arona as if it wanted to protect it. It is possible to visit the statue and go inside it up to the head, enjoying breathtaking views of the lake and the Rocca di Angera.

CANTINE BARBAGLIA 
The Barbaglia Winery is located in Cavallirio in the province of Novara, in the pre-Alpine area, at the foot of Monte Rosa, in one of the historic production areas of Nebbiolo. Respecting the traditions and with many manual works, more than 4 hectares of owned vineyards are managed.

GOLF & SPORT
Sports in one of the most beautiful areas of Piedmont Overlooking Lake Maggiore in the most scenic area of Piedmont, Castello Dal Pozzo is located in the center of the best attractions and tourist places to visit in the area and ideal for lovers of golf and sports activities in general. Lake Maggiore, or Verbano as it was once called, is a glacial, pre-Alpine lake and is the second largest in Italy.

It is, without a doubt, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. Over the centuries renowned writers such as Dickens, Stendhal, Hemingway and Flaubert have been able to draw inspiration from its crystal clear waters.

The whole area could be compared to a treasure waiting to be discovered; palaces, botanical gardens, monuments and secular parks, the magnificent Borromean Islands and all the many suggestive corners scattered around Lake Maggiore.

Rooms: 45

Price: from 193 EUR per night

Source: www.castellodalpozzo.com

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

Like a precious gem, mounted in the diadem of the shores of Lake Maggiore, Villa & Palazzo Aminta await you. The Luxury Resort, where you can rejuvenate body and mind, experiencing sensational emotions in one of the world’s most elegant and exclusive settings.

You can walk amidst the intense fragrances of our lush gardens or venture through the mountains and lakes on exciting hikes. In the evening, a romantic candlelit dinner awaits you at the delightful I Mori Restaurant, or you can relax in the welcoming SPA, taking advantage of the wide range of unmissable emotions that you will have at your disposal.

Beatrice, Roberto and Daniela Zanetta give their warm welcome to You to Villa & Palazzo Aminta. Overlooking the enchanting Gulf of the Borromean Islands in Stresa, Villa & Palazzo Aminta is a precious gem of the international chain The Leading Hotels of the World, lovingly guarded by the lush vegetation and crystal clear water of Lake Maggiore.

The affectionate atmosphere of the private house, the warmth of the family and the thoughtful care and attention distinguish the new and exclusive spaces in the hotel, where the passing of time has stratified the styles and traditions of Italian art.

Like a beating heart, the evocative Italian Patio spreads care and passion into the new rooms that embrace it, creating sensations of elegance throughout a balanced and harmonious environment.

The floors are Venetian terrazzo style, the columns are made of shining marble, the standards and the precious fabrics on the walls wrap the rooms in a soft light, creating a charming play of iridescent reflections. Direct access from the external entrance to the Halls makes these spaces ideal for hosting big events and car presentations with great style.

The concept of luxury is reinvented and renewed at Villa & Palazzo Aminta, where the refinement of the most classic styles blends with a modern and attentive mentality, creating an intimate dimension in which you can let yourself be pampered while surrounded by the most exquisite and sensual materials.

THE HISTORY
Villa and Palazzo Aminta is not only an elegant gem set in the green mountains of northern Italy, but a jewellery box full of memories ready to unfold with the slightest touch. Initially built as the personal residence of the Admiral of the Royal Navy Francesco Capece, the hotel still bears the name of his dear, beloved wife Aminta.

In 1918, the Admiral, in love with the gentle contours of the landscape of the lake, decided to lay the foundations for his refined home on these green slopes. In the decades that passed, numerous representatives of the Belle Epoque walked through the halls of what was then Admiral Capece’s residence.

In 1926, Paolo Troubetzkoy, a great artist with Russian origins, born in the nearby Intra, made a sculpture to his friend, the Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw, who visited Lake Maggiore as a guest of the Admiral and his wife, and was captivated by the incredibly beautiful landscape.

In more recent years, in 1966, Liz Taylor and Richard Burton chose Villa Aminta for one of their countless romantic getaways. Still today, Villa & Palazzo Aminta maintains this innate family spirit that seems to be embodied in every stone used to build it.

While walking slowly through its lavish rooms and its rich corridors you can clearly perceive its warm and reassuring soul. The Villa has been extended and embellished with antique furniture, stuccoes, chandeliers, precious tapestries, arabesques and oriental-style volutes, paying tribute to the historical relationship with the Republic of Venice “Gateway to the East”.

The Zanetta family has skilfully restored the building to its original splendour, recreating a fairy-tale charm and carrying out an accurate renovation where elegance and classical character blend with the most modern and advanced technological standards, generating a union of simplicity and freshness in every one of the Hotel’s rooms.

It is a luxury hotel, surrounded by flowering azaleas and delicate fragrances, the concept of which, in typical Italian style, reflects Beatrice and Roberto Zanetta’s refined sensitivity with regard to art and a taste for refinement.

ROOMS & SUITES
Allow yourself to enjoy moments of incomparable relaxation and intimate reflection by choosing the perfect, most restful setting that best suits your desires, from the wide range of rooms and offers available at Villa & Palazzo Aminta.

Wake up every morning to the view of the gently rippling water of the lake, or allow yourself to be lulled on sunny afternoons by the soft sunlight that filters through the leafy branches of the tall trees, creating strange shadows on the half-open window.

Rest in the most private rooms, hidden behind a thousand fragrant flowers, and admire the views of the lake and its gentle mountains from those private balconies.

LIZ TAYLOR SUITE LAKE VIEW
These suites, dedicated to the famous actress Liz Taylor, who was a guest of the Villa in the 1960s, are situated on the third and the fourth floor of the Hotel.

They consist of a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, a separate shower and Acqua di Parma products, a large double bedroom with a view of the lake, which you can also enjoy from the bed for an unforgettable awakening, and a walk-in wardrobe. An elegant private office and the room overlooking the Borromeo Islands enrich these refined rooms.

They have three large balconies, two of which have a view of the lake and facing the Hotel’s park. They can have separate beds, can accommodate up to six people and be communicating with the Belvedere lake-view suites. Room size 160 m ². Average size 122 m², balcony 38 m².

LA BORROMEA SUITE LAKE VIEW
It occupies the entire fifth floor of the Hotel and can only be reached via lift or a private staircase. The twin room is a large and balanced space, with two queen size beds. In the large bathroom, there is an elegant mosaic mounted around the Jacuzzi tub, while the spacious separate shower and the Acqua di Parma products complete the elements room.

The intimate lounge, located under the cupola, offers an incomparable view of the Borromeo islands. The whole suite is surrounded by balconies and terraces. On the terrace overlooking the lake, there is also a large Jacuzzi tub from which you can enjoy the view of the entire Borromean Gulf. Room size 115 m². Average size 105 m², terrace 100 m².

BELVEDERE SUITE LAKE VIEW 
The splendid view overlooking Lake Maggiore and its Islands makes these rooms excellent for an unforgettable stay. Equipped with a spacious bedroom with an adjoining walk-in wardrobe, a large private living room and bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and Acqua di Parma products.

They can also accommodate up to four people. They can have separates beds and be communicating with the double deluxe lake-view rooms and with the Liz Taylor suites. Room size 74 m². Average size 60 m², balcony 14 m².

JUNIOR SUITE LAKE VIEW
Elegant rooms with a living area, a private terrace with a privileged view of the Borromean Islands, a large bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and Acqua di Parma products.

All these elements combine to recreate a feeling of intimate cosiness in each room, making these refined rooms ideal for special occasions and romantic stays. They can have separate beds and can be triple and communicating with the deluxe lake-view rooms. Room size 53 m². Average size 38 m², terrace 15 m².

DELUXE LAKE VIEW ROOM
Appeared on the noble side of the Resort overlooking the lake and the Borromeo Islands, those rooms have wide private balcony, working desk and chairs, Jacuzzi tub and/or shower, Acqua di Parma bath amenities, chenille bathrobe and slippers, with an average size of 26 sqm plus 9 sqm of balcony.

Can be twin bedded, triple occupancy and interconnecting with other Lake View rooms or with Junior Suites, Flower Suites or Belvedere Suite. Room size 35 m². Average size 26 m², balcony 9 m².

AMINTINA LUXURY SERVICED APARTMENT
Right in front of the Borromean Gulf with the frame of the 3 gems, Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Pescatori, a luxury service apartment finely furnished with a complete kitchen with all comforts, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with shower, a large and bright living room with dining area.

The private garden allows you to enjoy moments of relaxation with an amazing view. The apartment is located in the Hotel garden, the main building with all its services can be reached on foot with a few steps.

The buffet breakfast served at the restaurant and daily cleaning service are included in the rental fee. Approx 150 m² / 1615 sq. feet. Private garden 220 m² / 2370 sq. feet

DINING
The Chef at Villa & Palazzo Aminta stays in the kitchen until the early hours of the morning, preparing and creating increasingly new and exciting menus. Let yourself be carried away by aromas and flavours on an exciting journey of discovery into the regional and traditional cuisine of Lake Maggiore.

You will climb to the highest heights of Italian cuisine and savour splendid, lively and elegant dishes. The two restaurants at Villa & Palazzo Aminta are refined temples dedicated to healthy eating and to the careful study of raw materials and their use.

GOURMET RESTAURANT I MORI
Treat yourself to a romantic and evocative dinner in the splendid atmosphere of the restaurant I Mori. Overlooking the shores of Lake Maggiore and with its panoramic terrace, where you can enjoy a privileged view of the Borromean Gulf, the restaurant I Mori awaits you, allowing you to enjoy unforgettable moments of refinement and exquisite quality.

An impeccable menu with traditional, attentive and carefully-chosen flavours is accompanied by an extensive wine list and a careful and discreet service, aimed at recreating an idyllic atmosphere where you can lose yourself in the refinement of flavours and captivating combinations.

The restaurant I Mori can accommodate up to 35 people and is the ideal place for inviting your guests for an important occasion.

ITALIAN RESTAURANT LE ISOLE
The restaurant Le Isole is the ideal haven for those who want to dive deeply into an exploration of the flavours and recipes of typical Italian cuisine. From centuries of deeply-rooted tradition to experimenting with increasingly intriguing and engaging dishes, our Chef selects and deals only with fresh, local produce.

The breathtaking view that can be enjoyed from the high windows in the restaurant overlooking Lake Maggiore and the Borromeo Islands makes dinners and lunches at the Le Isole restaurant an unforgettable and inebriating experience.

You can rely on the skill and great care taken by our staff and the wide choice of wines on our list, including more than 450 wines. The restaurant Le Isole can accommodate up to 160 people.

BAR I PRINCIPI
The multifaceted soul of the I Principi bar and the thousand iridescent facets bringing it to life make this elegant and refined meeting place ideal for every situation. The I Principi bar is open from early in the morning through to the darkest and latest hours of the night and is a place in which you can and unwind at any time of the day.

A hot and full-bodied coffee, to start the day in the best way after a restful night, a glass of wine to savour before lunch or a quick, fresh snack to break to keep you going, a creamy ice-cream as a delicious treat, an elegant aperitif and a relaxing after-dinner drink.

The I Principi bar is always ready to satisfy your every need, pampering you with perfect flavours and the captivating notes of live music. The piano bar embraces guests in the I Principi bar with delicate hues that always aim to recreate an ideal atmosphere of relaxation and refreshment.

THE WINERY
The winery at Villa & Palazzo Aminta is the ideal place for experiencing intimate and romantic moments, while savouring a few glasses of the finest wines.

A wide selection of national and international wines is accompanied by a rich selection of cheeses and local products, to give guests at Villa & Palazzo Aminta a private and gratifying experience in an evocative and welcoming location.

THE TERRACE
Enjoy a front-row view of the enchanting scenery of Lake Maggiore and its islands. Villa & Palazzo Aminta’s elegant terrace is the ideal place for admiring the incredible sight offered by nature with its colours and shimmering reflections.

Totally open and sheltered from the sun, it will inspire exhilarating sensations inside you and you will feel in constant contact with the nature that surrounds you at any time of day. It is perfect for hosting private events, from breakfasts to dinners, or even a quick, relaxing snack.

STRESA HALL
The intimate little room where you can host your most precious events. This gem set in the most evocative and soul-stirring spot, embraced by a breathtaking view of Lake Maggiore and its islands, overlooks the hotel’s swimming pool, giving you privacy and a place for reflection. Ideal for business meetings, dinners and cocktails.

THE BREAKFAST
Wake up every morning to the sweet fragrance of freshly-baked cakes and the warm aroma of coffee. Villa & Palazzo Aminta offers its guests a fresh, fragrant good morning, with a rich and tasty buffet.

The local produce and our products, which you can enjoy every morning at our elegant restaurant, are ideal for starting the day charged with the right amount of energy. A vast selection of traditional and healthy ingredients to pamper you and satisfy your morning habits.

CEREMONIES & EVENTS
As a precious jewellery box full of sumptuous jewels, Villa & Palazzo Aminta is the ideal place for letting your deepest dreams come true. Villa & Palazzo Aminta offer its guests the ideal stage on which they can enact their most stimulating desires.

A breathtaking location, punctual and meticulous service and the most refined quality at all times are the efficient tools of the trade with which Villa & Palazzo Aminta and all of its staff bring your most exclusive dreams to life.

Live those unforgettable moments that you wish would never end, here with us at Villa & Palazzo Aminta. Your child’s christening and your golden wedding anniversary, your graduation party with friends and relatives and your eighteenth birthday, the most yearned-for and long-awaited moment of all.

All these emotions, these unique and unforgettable moments, deserve the perfect setting to make them everlasting and eternal. Villa & Palazzo Aminta puts its extraordinary panorama overlooking Lake Maggiore and the splendid and lush Borromeo Islands at your complete disposal.

Feel the embrace of the refined elegance of our rooms and our restaurants. Relax in the shade of the flourishing park at Villa & Palazzo Aminta, while our staff will work carefully to offer you a complete and meticulous service and a wide range of possibilities to choose from to make your ceremony unforgettable.

WEDDINGS ON LAKE MAGGIORE
Villa & Palazzo Aminta is ready to pamper you and take care of you on the more special day of your life. Your every desire is an opportunity for us to treat you to unforgettable moments of pleasure. Whatever the ceremony you want to celebrate at Villa & Palazzo Aminta, you will find the widest range of possibilities to amaze and delight you and your guests.

Welcome your guests with a refreshing aperitif on our panoramic terrace where you can enjoy the magical view of the lake and of the Borromean Islands. Let yourself be enchanted by the refined selection of charming floral decorations and wonderful bouquets for the bride.

Allow yourself to be guided by the meticulous care and attention used in the selection of our menus and their fulfilment. Conclude this memorable day on a note of sweetness with the wedding cake that you have always admired in your dreams.

In the evening, our car with a private driver awaits you, or you might choose the key to one of the magnificent deluxe rooms overlooking the lake where you can spend a night of magical passion.

Your choices and your dreams will blend with our passion and our care and attention in conducting every moment of your wedding at Villa & Palazzo Aminta with the utmost elegance and refinement.

MEETINGS
Surrounded by delicate and harmonious landscapes, the Borromeo Room is the ideal space for holding meetings with the utmost concentration and respect for work.

It overlooks our flower garden on one side and Lake Maggiore and its islands on the other. It is finely furnished and decorated with stuccoes, tapestries and precious chandeliers. It has a floor space of 96 m² and can host meetings of 15 to 100 people.

It can easily be equipped with any audio and video system upon request, to allow the maximum care and attention during your work meetings. Delicious and refreshing breaks can be arranged upon request in our restaurants, I Mori or Le Isole, the Bar dei Principi or on the panoramic terrace.

THE SPA
From the primordial water and stone mix, from the harmony and energy synthesis, our well-being concept is born, in which Nature is the true protagonist. Villa Aminta Natural Action offers a “natural laboratory” for your encompassing well-being.

A sensory experience in which the pursuit of beauty combines with the purity of the product used. Our wellness programs stimulate energy rebalancing, and the harmonious relationships with nature, food and the wise use of time. Wellbeing at Villa e Palazzo Aminta is an unforgettable experience with the sun, the breeze, the view and the healthy food by our chef as its protagonists.

Your wellness experience continues around the pool or in our private garden on the Lake riverside, and culminates with an intimate moment at our unique Camelia Grotto, for you, your partner and your friends to enjoy an ancient ritual of pleasure.

GROTTA CAMELIA
Treat yourself to unforgettable moments in the spectacular La Grotta Spa at Villa & Palazzo Aminta, a magical retreat surrounded by soft light, gentle colours and delightful iridescent reflections.

An unmissable journey of health and well-being through the Turkish bath, the ice waterfall, the Aromarium and itineraries with sensory and Scottish showers creating a rhythmic variation between hot and cold. Experience hydro-chromo-therapy in the hydro-massage geyser tub and sip a warm cup of herbal tea in the relaxation area.

WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
Our ideal of well-being is made up of time, taste, pleasure, choice, relaxation and a little pampering. We will take you on a journey where the sun, the gentle breeze and the graceful landscape will be the background for moments of intimate pleasure in our la Grotta Spa.

Your Wellness Experience will continue in the pool or by the lake, culminating in an exclusive moment for you, as a couple or with friends, in our La Grotta Spa: a ritual of pleasure thousands of years old. Look for the offer that suits you best: a day at the Spa, a Wellness Holiday.

Our wellness centre is open both to customers passing by and to our guests who want to enjoy a Wellness day at one of “The Leading Hotels of The World” destinations. Access to the Spa is open all day, with lunch, outdoor swimming pool and beach by the lake and Wellness events.

FITNESS AREA
An area entirely dedicated to the well-being of the body and to deep regeneration. The refined alcove welcomes you with drawings inspired by the ivory inlays and precious stones of the exotic Taj Mahal.

The magnificent stone statues and the large painting decorated in gold enrich this intimate temple of sport and invite visitors to enjoy the harmonious and balanced environment.

In an atmosphere dedicated to body care, you will be able to see your reflection in the rich crystals and, amidst the fine oriental-style decor, sophisticated, advanced technology Technogym equipment awaits you, which is equipped with a plasma TV with satellite channels, offering you high-level performances.

Dedicated to Masso-physiokinesis, the physical therapy used increasingly frequently to achieve a mental and physical as well as a muscular balance. Lose yourself in an encounter between technology and magical charm, through a unique, regenerative experience for body and mind.

Taking advantage of the combined action of massage techniques and passive movements, aimed at restoring joint mobility, it can be freely used by the therapist to restore tone and elasticity and to strengthen bones, joints and muscles, or alleviate the symptoms of inflammation affecting them.

STRESA & LAKE MAGGIORE
Villa & Palazzo Aminta is not just place in which you can rest and regenerate yourself. The hotel and its magnificent landscape offer guests at Villa & Palazzo Aminta the opportunity to devote themselves, body and soul, to numerous different and engaging activities.

From fast-paced sports to the richest and most moving museums, passing through the most lavish and elegant shopping streets. Everything contributes to giving guests at Villa & Palazzo Aminta a complete and harmonious stay, in the extraordinary setting of Lake Maggiore and the Borromeo Islands.

Available to guests at the Hotel, there is the beautiful swimming pool overlooking the lake and the solarium with a magnificent view of the Borromean Islands. There are numerous summer water sports like water-skiing, parasailing and watercraft, which can be practiced by making use of the beach and the moorings with which the Hotel is equipped.

Moreover, guests can rent recreational motorboats to organize trips to the Islands and excursions departing from our piers. The Hotel also offers a convenient and fun bicycle service for visiting Stresa and the surrounding areas, in a sport and healthy way.

Winter sports can easily be practiced thanks to the Hotel’s strategic position. The nearby Italian and Swiss mountain ranges make it possible to get to the best ski resorts and practice all the alpine winter sports.

The nature park, set in lush vegetation, invites you to take long romantic walks amidst the evergreen plants in every season, including tall palm trees and azalea bushes, camellias and flowering rhododendrons. A few minutes from the Villa, you can reach stables allowing you to ride in harmony with nature.

MOUNTAINS & PANORAMIC VISITS
In the immediate vicinity of the Hotel, we advise our guests to visit the Mottarone, about 25 minutes by car from the hotel, or 15 minutes by cable car, ideal for walking and mountain enthusiasts. At 1,497 m of altitude, from its summits you can enjoy the view of the six lakes in the Po Valley, of the Italian and Swiss Alps and of the majestic Monte Rosa.

The peak, also equipped for winter sports, can be reached by cable car or by car along “The Borromea”, a scenic route taking you through torrents, centuries-old woods and soft meadows.

The Mottarone rises between the Maggiore and Orta lakes, between the provinces of Verbania and Novara. From the summit, the view stretches from the Maritime Alps to Monviso, from the nearest Monte Rosa massif to the Swiss Alps, up to the Po Valley.

Since 1970, the Stresa-Alpino-Mottarone cable car has led directly to the summit, but for over fifty years it was the Mottarone funicular, a yellow train, which tirelessly led tourists and skiers to the summit. The cable car can be found on the outskirts of Stresa beside the lakeside in front of Isola Bella, in 20 minutes, reaches an altitude of 1.491 meters.

The Giardino Alpinia is a 40,000 m2 natural terrace on the Mottarone, where visitors can relax while enjoying the view and staying in close contact with nature.

The Parco del Mottarone (Alpyland) is a sort of alpine coaster: an attraction similar to a roller coaster with the particularity that each user can decide the speed at which to face the track that develops all downhill. The track is 1,200 m long and develops over a height difference of 100 m.

The attraction is open to the public almost all year round except for November. Live the thrill of a breathtaking descent on the extraordinary bobsled roller coaster dropping sheer to the Lake Maggiore. Emotion and fun guaranteed for everybody. In winter the mountain becomes an important ski center, with its 15 km of equipped ski slopes and a rental point.

Located on the south western bank of Lake Maggiore, Arona is an important trade and tourist destination. After falling under the control of the Visconti family in 1277, Arona became fief of the Borromeo family between 1439 and 1797.

Already in the Middle Ages, in Piazza del Popolo under the arcades of the Porto district, the market was held every Tuesday, as still happens today; people flocked to it from every part of the lake and from all the neighboring towns, both to make purchases and to place their products or to trade them for imported products.

The fortress Rocca Borromea was built for defensive purposes on the Piedmont side of the lake, opposite Angera. The hill where the Fortress stands, owned by the Borromeo family, was cultivated until 1970 when the Fortress was granted to the Municipality of Arona and was opened as public park. The Parco della Rocca of Arona was reopened to the public in 2011.

The ancient Borromeo Castle, founded shortly before the year 1000 under the control of the Lombards, witnessed the birth of St. Charles Borromeo in 1538 in one of the corner rooms of the fortress, known as the “three lakes room” because of the view over the lake. The Colossus of San Carlo Borromeo was inaugurated and blessed by Cardinal Caccia in 1698. Reach the top from the inside and enjoy a fantastic view.

Verbania is the main administrative center of Lake Maggiore, founded in 1939 with the unification of Intra, Pallanza and Suna (as well as minor villages). It has recently become the seat of the Verbano Cusio Ossola Province.

Among the suburbs of Verbania, Intra is the most important commercial lake-port, characterized by the daily ferry line “Navigazione Lago Maggiore” – the historical public transport company established in 1825 – to Laveno Mombello (Va), on the Lombard bank.

The town centre is a pedestrian zone made by narrow lanes and small courtyards and included between the “lungolago” and San Vittore Basilica. Standing out as a shopping destination, its streets Via San Vittore, Via San Fabiano, Corso Garibaldi and the central Ranzoni Square are lined by many shops, cafés and restaurants.

The historic center, with its alleys overlooking the lakefront, is in itself the classic destination of tourists walking in Verbania: a path where all the character and the unmistakable atmosphere of Verbania are expressed at their best, among secular trees like magnolias and chestnut trees, as well as various sculptures that further embellish the context.

The lakeside of Pallanza is a wonder not afford to miss. The areas and the most ancient streets are well kept, they preserved many stores, clubs of all kinds and buildings of architectural merit.

Directly on the coast of Lake Maggiore is the Theater “Major” designed by a team of architects under the guidance of Salvador Perez Arroyo, which is an event center, theater and home to major concerts.

Intra and Pallanza markets for centuries have represented an important moment of exchange and meeting with producers who were also traveled long distances to sell their goods. Today even completely changed still retain their charm and keep alive the memory of ancient customs; stalls are mostly industrial goods but it is not uncommon to find local producers with the first fruits of the land.

Baveno is a charming vacation resort close to the Borromeo Gulf. Most important monuments are the S.S. Gervaso and Protaso Parish Church, with a characteristic gabled façade showing traces of an ancient fresco decoration, and the Baptistery, characterized by a square plan on the inside and an octagonal form on the outside.

The lakefront retains a special charm offering magnificent views of the nearby Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella especially early morning and in the hours of sunset and late evening. From the artistic point of view the most important evidence is represented by the monumental religious complex with a parish church, bell tower, baptistery and stations of the cross.

The façade has two Roman tombstones of Romanesque architecture as well as the bell. Very impressive is the baptistery dating about the fifth century, extensively modified over the following centuries and interior frescoes of Renaissance origin. In more recent times the arcade with the Via Crucis added to the complex in 1939.

Worth a visit is also the Lago Maggiore Aquadventure Park, a fun park for the whole family with indoor and outdoor swimming-pools, slides and an adventure-zone. At the foot of the majestic rock face of Monte Rosa, Europe’s highest peak, is Macugnaga, about an hour’s drive from Stresa.

It is a village founded eight centuries ago by the Walser population of German origin, rich in traditions and culture preserved over the years through its houses made of stone and wood, the costumes with precious embroidery, the language and the typical traditions. It offers tourist accommodation services, modern sports facilities and ski resorts.

Cannero, one-of-a-kind vacation resort nested on a small sunny promontory, it has become famous for its mild climate both in summer and winter. Visitors can take a ferry ride to reach the picturesque castles of Cannero.

Sport lovers can enjoy swimming, sailing, canoeing, fishing, etc. from its long and wide beach. Its crystal-clear waters and the top-quality services granted this area the “Blue Flag” (“Bandiera Blu”).

The Castles of Cannero, also known as “Malpaga Castles”, rise from the water not far from the shore. They stand on two islets fortified during the Middle Ages as a defense zagainst brigands who would use them as hideaway and to control the trading with neighboring Switzerland.

From the 1960s Cannero Riviera was the scene of a revaluation of the Camelia, which, after a shining success in the nineteenth century, had been forgotten. Here the passion for this marvelous flower has flourished again and every year the Mostra della Camelia.

The display part of the cut flower shows more than 250 species of camellias brought by local florists, from Lombardy, from nearby Switzerland and from amateurs and admirers of this delicious flower, for an exhibition on an area of about 300 square meters.

Cannobio is an animated tourist resort and destination particularly loved by foreigners. It has historical monuments such as the beautiful San Vittore Collegiate Church and S.S. Pietà Sanctuary.

A true wonder of nature at just a short walking distance from Cannobio towards the mountains above: the Sant’Anna Gorge. The unrelenting millennial activity of the Cannobino stream has hollowed out this 25 m. deep ravine. The gorge was named after the Sanctuary nearby with valuable paintings dedicated to Sant’Anna’s life.

In July 2003, UNESCO included the Sacred Mounts of the Holy Trinity of Ghiffa, Orta, Varallo, Belmonte, Oropa, Crea and Domodossola in the list of world heritage, writing: «The realization of a work of architecture and sacred art in a natural landscape, for educational and spiritual purposes, has reached its highest expression in the Sacred Mountains of northern Italy and has had a profound influence on subsequent developments in the rest of Europe […] The Sacred Mountains of northern Italy represent the successful integration of architecture and fine arts in a landscape of remarkable beauty. In a critical period of the history of the Catholic Church they witnessed an attempt to recover Christian values ​​”.

The Sacred Mount of Orta is a monumental complex dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, elevated at the top of hill behind the downtown area. It was in the XVII century that first Saint Charles Borromeo and then Carlo Bescapè Bishop of Novara started the construction of the Sanctuary, aimed at contrasting the effects of the Transalpine Protestant Reform.

The project was completed only much later during the XVIII Century. 21 chapels narrating the life of Saint Francis in chronological order follow one another along a spiral course. Today’s visitor climbs up toward a moral regeneration at the same time enraptured by the beauty of the terracotta statues and the frescoes decorating the chapels.

In the Special Nature Reserve of the Holy Trinity Sacred Mount is the monumental baroque complex of the Sacred Mount. Its Sanctuary and the three chapels celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Erected to replace an ancient oratory, the Sanctuary of Ghiffa was constructed in 1605 to receive the great number of pilgrims who would come to visit it as it was considered miraculous.

The Special Nature Reserve of the Sacred Mount Calvario declared by Unesco in 2003 part of the World Heritage, rises on the historical Mattarella Hill, one of the areas so beloved by Antonio Rosmini. The Sacred Mount complex was started in 1656 with the Sanctuary followed then through the centuries with the 15 chapels that narrate the Way of the Cross.

The Sacred Mount of Varallo Sesia, the oldest, was a model for the other Piedmontese and Lombard Sacred Mounts: it is part of the list of Christian shrines, dedicated to Christ and the cross, to the cult of saints, to the Madonna, and to the Archangel Michael.

Located on a medieval place of worship, then home to a convent of nuns and a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Sacro Monte di Varese was built starting from 1604. The devotional route develops from the vicinity of Varese to the top of Mount Velate and it represents the Mysteries of the Rosary which, after the battle of Lepanto in 1571, had become a source of inspiration for religious devotion in Europe.

An evocative trip to Locarno, the old part of town, known as Città Vecchia, is full of interesting surprises: do not miss the palaces, churches, the Visconti Castle and the narrow alleys in which you breathe peace and tranquility. Magnificent is the panoramic route along the shores of Lago Maggiore.

Following the lakeside path from Minusio to Muralto and Locarno, you will reach the Camellia Park, not far from the Maggia river. It is an easy route, entirely flat, mostly on sidewalks and roads exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists.

Lago Maggiore Express offers the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable trip by train and ferry from spring to autumn. First take the train (“Trenitalia” from Lake Maggiore to Domodossola, then the Vigezzina-Centovalli) and finally the “Navigazione Lago Maggiore” ferry (from Locarno back to the town of departure) or vice versa. Discover the wonders of the mountains and lake in just one day!

The Vigezzina-Centovalli Line is a panoramic line which takes visitors to see marvelous scenery in Val Vigezzo and Centovalli. Every year, it carries hundreds of thousands of passengers between a Domodossola, in Val d’Ossola, and Locarno, in Canton Ticino.

A trip on the Vigezzina-Centovalli can be paired with cableway itineraries to give the more athletic an opportunity to go on several excursions in Centovalli and Valle Vigezzo.

Romantic and not to be missed, is a visit to the beautiful Lake Orta, about 40 minutes by car from Stresa. As the famous writer from the Lake Maggiore area, Piero Chiara, it is “A watercolour created by God, painted on a silk backdrop, with the Sacro Monte behind it, its moving avenue with closed buildings alongside it, the silent square with peaked facades behind the horse chestnut trees and opposite the island of San Giulio…” It is a place of magical silence and graceful sophistication.

Lake Orta is in Northern Italy, west of Lake Maggiore to which it is linked through the Nigoglia stream and the Strona and Toce rivers. Here many illustrious artists and people of culture spent their holidays and celebrated it and business men established an industrial district.

Orta San Giulio is a renowned tourist center and a summer resort. It takes its name after St. Jules, who was sent here during the IV century by emperor Theodosius to evangelize the area and fight against the Arian heresy. Villa Motta (XIX century) is a private residence famous for its flowers: the garden can be visited in blooming time.

Villa Bossi hosts the Town Hall: it has a beautiful garden overlooking the lake, hand-made iron gates and small balconies. The “Palazzo della Comunità” on the Motta Square was built in 1582 and was the Courthouse where the legislative and judiciary authority was exercised.

The island of San Giulio stands just a few minutes by boat from Orta. In the middle, the “Mater Ecclesiae” Abbey has been an important monastery of Benedictine nuns since 1973. Interesting and peaceful are the walk around the island, its villas and views of the lake.

Of a very ancient origin as testified by early-Christian archaeological findings (kept in the crypt), the Basilica probably stands on the site where St. Jules is supposed to have erected a church in the IV century. Of clear Romanesque structure, the present church (IX-XI century) is built to a Latin-cross plan and has a nave and two aisles with apses.

A peaceful corner with crystal clear waters very near to the point where the Toce river flows into Lake Maggiore, basin from which the Lake of Mergozzo originates. In ancient times, this tiny lake was in fact a gulf of Lake Maggiore.

Ossola is so close to the Swiss border and yet and so Italian as shown by its attractions, typical cuisine and tradition. Here Nature is in any way the absolute protagonist: alpine lakes, parks, forests and white slopes contribute to shape the rich landscape.

The Val Grande National Park, the most extensive Wilderness Area of the Alps (about 15,000 hectares) is enclosed between Lake Maggiore and Ossola, that is the Val Grande National Park. The European Wilderness Association declared the only area in Europe that completely maintains original environmental properties.

The second highest European summit, Mount Rosa, represents the real jewel of the Anzasca Valley. From the Bognanco Valley, also known as the “valley of 100 waterfalls”, a paradise for canyoning and hiking lovers, to the Antrona Valley, lately declared Regional Nature Park, and the Antigorio-Divedro-Formazza Valleys ,with the famous 145 m high Toce Waterfall: a definitely dreamlike combination for a holiday immersed in the most uncontaminated nature.

At La Frua the water of this sensational natural display falls into the ravine for 145 m. reaching a width of 60 meters at the base. The Toce Waterfall is used for hydroelectric purposes: the water is partially led into a forced duct and “let free” in all its majestic power only during specific summer periods. Continuing along the main road one reaches the imposing dam wall of the artificial Morasco Lake.

The Morasco Dam, 565 meters long and 55 high, was created in the 1930s to generate electricity to meet the needs of the valley. It is located in close proximity to the village of Riale, the northernmost fraction of Piedmont. The valley is also famous for the baths of Premia, a village whose natural hot water has therapeutic properties.

BORROMEO ISLANDS
Stresa, a delightful little capital on the shores of Lake Maggiore, overlooking the splendid Gulf of the Borromean Islands, is located on the slopes of the Mottarone, in a spectacular panorama between water and mountains.

Renowned throughout the world, it is a prestigious place to stay for elite tourists and business customers, an authentic jewel with a high-level cultural and artistic life. It is a centre of international meetings and events, sports competitions and prestigious cultural and artistic initiatives.

Favourite city of the king of Wurttemberg, the sovereigns of England, Elisabeth of Saxony and artists and academics, it was praised by Dickens, Flaubert and Fogazzaro. The lakeside of Stresa was built in the 30s. The initial illumination, defined as the “ballon”, seen at night gave a romantic atmosphere to the lakefront.

There are numerous tours and excursions not to be missed in the area surrounding Stresa, an interesting and fun way to become more deeply acquainted with Lake Maggiore and many excursions can be booked at the Hotel. The most exciting of these is undoubtedly the visit to the Borromean Islands, a few minutes by bat from Stresa and from the Hotel.

Isola Bella (Beautiful Island), the most evocative of the Borromean Islands, visited every day by thousands of tourists, is the home of the monumental Baroque Palace, the dwelling of the Borromeo family and in which there are priceless works of art.

The palace is surrounded by lush gardens where you will find all varieties of rare plants and flowers growing on the terraces: a classic and unique example of an Italian garden of that period. On the island, there are numerous bars, restaurants and many shops selling artisan products and souvenirs.

Isola Madre (Mother Island), largest of the Borromean Islands, is the most distinctive due to the atmosphere there. On the island, there is the wonderful garden of rare plants and exotic flowers where white peacocks live, along with parrots and pheasants of every variety, creating the enchantment of a tropical land.

The Mother Island is particularly famous for the blooming of the azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias. Don’t miss out on a visit to the Palace, with wonderful period spaces and collections of liveries, dolls and porcelains. The quaint

Isola Pescatori (Fishing Island), named after the traditional activity carried out by its inhabitants, has a special charm and has remained unchanged over the centuries, due to the simplicity and the rustic candour of its houses and small flower-filled streets.

The visit to the island is wonderful, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the delicious lake fish in one of the typical and renowned restaurants from which you can enjoy the lovely views of the coast. Another visit that is worth is to the mountain of Mottarone, the unmistakable “panettone” above Stresa and Orta.

In 2019, the 58th edition of the Stresa Festival will be held during the summer, as usual: it includes nights of concerts of symphonic orchestras, dance, cinema, literature and multimedia content. Having a visual show to complement a concert has become a mark of style for the Stresa Festival.

Pleasant and relaxing is shopping, under the historic arcades and streets adjacent fashion, jewelry stores, bookstores, antique dealers. Out port, at 10 km, is the middle market Gande islands (more than 50 stores). Also not to be missed are the numerous local craft stalls and typical products found on the Borromean Islands!

ART, HISTORY & CULTURE
Do not miss a visit to the majestic and impressive Sanctuary of Santa Caterina del Sasso, an hour by car or 15 minutes by boat from Stresa, built on the cliff top overlooking the lake, framed by a mystical and captivating landscape of rare beauty.

Located on the Lombardy side of Lake Maggiore, it was built in the twelfth century by Alberto Besozzi from Besozzo, a merchant who later retired there for life, becoming a hermit.

A historical trip to the impressive Castle of Angera, about 40 minutes by car from Stresa or 15 minutes by boat, built on the Rocca di Angera by the Visconti family, in which there are marvellous and very valuable frescoes in its Hall of Justice. In 1449, it became the property and the residence of the Borromeo family.

Since 1988, as well as visiting the fortress, you can also see the famous Museum of Dolls. From the Castle Tower, you can enjoy a breathtaking and unique view of the Lake and of Arona, a delightful town on the Piedmont side, which can be reached in 5 minutes by boat from Angera or in 15 minutes by car from Stresa, where you can visit the Rocca Borromeo and stroll through the lively old town centre, with its shops and restaurants.

Born in 2009 as a complement to the extraordinary castle structure, the Medieval Garden was designed to offer visitors a place of delight for sight, smell and contemplation, but at the same time to illustrate what the garden was in the Middle Ages, from the botanical and historical point of view.

The Medieval Garden is the rediscovery of the “original” plant, the one that is present in nature, which knows no human intervention and the typical cultural contaminations of the following centuries.

The Castle of Angera is also host of the exhibit Continuum, the exposure that inaugurated the Ala Scaligera at the Rocca di Angera. With this exhibit, the Borromeo family is continuing its centuries-old support for the arts, now expressing it through this new location. Ala Scaligera is a space dedicated exclusively to the arts and to contemporary creativity, hosting a series of specially created events.

Milan is about 75 km from Stresa and is the city of fashion, rich in history and art and the centre of the most important international cultural events. Also worth visiting, while walking through the heart of the city, around Piazza del Duomo, you can admire the artistic jewellery in the Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera Art Gallery), the Poldi Pezzoli Museum and the Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle) and you can see an opera at the magnificent Teatro alla Scala opera house or do some shopping in Via Monte Napoleone and Via della Spiga. There are numerous famous and elegant restaurants, cafés and wine bars where you can spend an evening in the most fashionable city in Europe.

Turin is a romantic and aristocratic city, about 130 km from Stresa, in which you will find artistic and cultural treasures of great value, like the superb Baroque buildings, architecture of the future and you can spend “trendy” evenings in the charming clubs and restaurants along the river.

Its magnificent squares will strike you with their grandeur and tradition. Its theatres with their precious decor offer unforgettable seasons. It is a city full of events, exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year. It was also the venue of the 2006 Winter Olympics.

BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Villa Pallavicino botanical gardens [3 minutes by car from the Hotel] are well-known for the variety of its centuries-old trees, the beauty of its flowers and the luxuriant of the vegetation, with an astonishing view over Lake Maggiore and the surrounding mountains. It is also well known for the several species of exotic animals. The park extends over about 16 hectares and is open to the public.

The Alpinia botanical gardens [10 minutes by car from the Hotel] can be found on the hillside of Stresa. A wide natural terracing extends for about 40.000 square meters and offers an incredible view on Lake Maggiore, over the Borromeo Islands and the surrounding Alpine chains. The main feature of Alpinia gardens is the variety of thousands of different species that come from the alpine and sub-alpine plain of the Alps.

Villa Taranto and its Botanical Gardens [20 minutes by car from the hotel], is an idyllic place for nature lovers. Located on Castagnola promontory, close to Verbania Pallanza, is rich of thousands of plants imported from all over the world and extremely rare collections have been laid out artistically in a background of unrivalled beauty between the Lake and the mountains. The gardens have been open to the public since 1932 and are visited by countless groups of enthusiastic visitors every year.

GOLF CLUB
A few minutes from Villa & Palazzo Aminta you can reach several well-kept and prestigious Golf Clubs, in unique sites with a breathtaking view and affiliated with our Hotel.

Rooms: 71

Price: from 270 EUR per night

Source: www.villa-aminta.it

Casa Margherita is your home away from home. It’s the perfect place for your family summer vacation, or a winter break from the city! Immersed in the hills of lower Piedmont, in Cremolino, there is something for everyone!

Wine tasting, an indoor wellness center, an outdoor infinity pool, and woodland hiking trails are just some of the activities we have for you. Vines, woodlands and nature create the ideal setting for relaxing moments in our wellness space within the 16th century stones of the old wine cellar.

With 26 hectares of rich biodiversity – a lake, walnut plantation, thirteen water sources, fruit trees, and vines – Casa Margherita is the perfect place to explore nature.

Our goal at Casa Margherita is for guests to disconnect from the stress and chaos of our techno world, and reconnect with family, friends, and nature. The hub of summer activities is our beautiful outdoors, while our indoor wellness center brings people for weekend getaways throughout the year.

ACCOMMODATION
Our vineyard B&B is the result of eco-sustainable practices. During your stay, we hope you disconnect and connect with your family or friends, and experience the tranquility and positive energy of our place.

DOUBLE ROOMS
All our rooms have private bathrooms and showers. Our natural mattresses, toppers and sheets make you feel like you’re sleeping on nature. All the towels are organic; the ones for adults are made of 75% wood flakes for a softness you’ve never experienced.

A local artisan made the room furniture using ecological practices. Our beds, comfortable and ergonomic with natural mattresses, toppers, and sheets make you feel like you’re sleeping on nature.

THE BREAKFAST
Our guests say that breakfasts are a highlight at Casa Margherita Served daily from 8:30 am until 10:30 breakfasts will provide energy throughout your morning. We cater to everyone and every special-diet – any intolerance, raw-food, vegetarian, vegan, Paleo.

INDOOR WELLNESS
The indoor wellness space available to guests includes a dry sauna, steam room, and a heated pool with hydro massage, and a relaxing area with flavored water and healthy infusions. Casa Margherita is a place where you can relax and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

POOL & SUNDECK
The large pool is ideal for an early morning swim and the sundeck is where you’ll want to hang out all day.

E-BIKE
There are more than 60 acres of green fields, vines, and a small lake to discover. Take along a picnic as you explore. Book your E-bike and enjoy a unique experience surrounded by greenery, without the effort of pedaling!

Our beautiful nature trails are marked, they vary in degree of difficulty, and they are suitable for the entire family; one ends at the Sanctuary of the Bruceta on the other side of town where you can enjoy lunch before coming home.

WINE TOURS & TASTINGS
The tastings take place throughout the estate, from the B&B to the cellar with the explanation of the biodimic method. You can taste our types of wine, from red to white up to rosé. To complete the experience it is possible to try the unique taste of new wines directly from the barrel and listen to the sound of fermentation in the autumn months.

Rooms: 4

Price: from 111 EUR per night

Source: www.casamargheritaitaly.com

Hotel Ghiffa is a Liberty-style building dating back to the late 1800s, with an enviable location righton Lake Maggiore. Recently renovated, it boasts many illustrious characters among its former guestsand is cited in all of the main international guides thanks to its sophisticated style and the quality of its services.

Located in Ghiffa, just 3km from Verbania and 20km from the Swiss border, Hotel Ghiffa is an enchanting structure and the only establishment located directly on the short of the lake. It offers a pool, a new private beach offering a range of services, an exclusive bar and an elegant restaurant, all of which boast a breath-taking view of Lake Maggiore.

Hotel Ghiffa is a building dating back to the nineteenth century, evocatively furnished in a Liberty style. The hotel’s rooms and junior suite boast all the modern comforts you could desire, such as satellite TV and air conditioning, and some also include furnished terraces with a panoramic view of Lake Maggiore.

All rooms feature a private bathroom, telephone, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating, an electronic safe that can be used free of charge, wi-fi internet connection, a hair dryer, minibar, and complimentary toiletries. Depending on the type, the majority of our rooms offer a terrace or balcony furnished with loungers and parasols.

THE BREAKFAST
Guests have the option of starting the day with an extensive buffet breakfast on our terrace offering a panoramic view of the lake. At lunch and dinner, our restaurant offers a menu or an “à la carte” service, with a wide range of regional, Italian, and international dishes.

THE RESTAURANT
The restaurant here at Hotel Ghiffa welcomes its guests onto a delightful and elegant veranda, directly overlooking the coast of Lake Maggiore and offering an unforgettable panoramic view. Our restaurant serves a fixed menu and à la carte menu at lunch and dinner, offering a wide range of regional, Italian, and international dishes.

In this stunning setting, you can sample delicious regional specialities alongside unforgettable Italian and international dishes, all served by our professional and friendly staff. Our restaurant can be reached from the lake itself, and guests arriving by boat can use our hotel’s private jetty for mooring.

THE SWIMMING POOL
Our pool, with a stunning position overlooking Lake Maggiore and a solarium terrace offering loungers and parasols, is perfect for relaxing and having fun in the privacy of the hotel’s grounds.

THE BEACH
Our beach, which is equipped with parasols and loungers, is also a perfect place to while away many happy hours. Thanks to our new bar, you can now enjoy a snack or one of our exclusive “pieds dans l’eau” aperitifs.

JETTY & MOORING BUYOS
At Hotel Ghiffa, you can take advance of a motorboat embarkation/disembarkation service on our own jetty. Those visiting the hotel or restaurant can moor their own boat using our buoys and take advantage of our tender service.

BOAT HIRE
Hire one of the motorboats from the Living Lake fleet, which can be driven without a licence, and explore Lake Maggiore in the best way possible. The Selva Marine, Lamberti Yama, Bayliner E6 and Numo 5.50 motorboats are waiting for you!

BOAT TRIPS
Hotel Ghiffa is especially convenient for guests who love boating and sports. Thanks to our partnership with Living Lake, guests of our hotel can hire a motorboat without a licence, allowing them to embark upon stunning excursions on Lake Maggiore.

Our staff will be happy to recommend a wonderful excursion on Lake Maggiore depending on your requirements. Discover our special offers and enjoy a relaxing and exclusive stay!

BORROMEAN ISLANDS
Lake Maggiore is a place where relaxation and tranquillity find their most profound expression. For those planning a holiday on Lake Maggiore, we strongly recommend a tour of the Borromean Islands, of Isola Madre and Isola Bella, without forgetting the stunning Isola dei Pescatori.

Each island has its own story and features, and together they are one of the lake’s real jewels – because of both their unspoiled nature and their incomparable histories. Isola Madre is the largest and most unique of the islands. The Borromean Palace is magnificently furnished and its English-style garden is rich in exotic flowers and birds.

Isola Bella also offers enchanting splendour thanks to its impressive dwelling and well-cared for gardens. Isola dei Pescatori is the smallest of the islands, and is home to a fascinating hamlet full of restaurants and characteristic alleyways.

SACRO MONTE DI GHIFFA
Sacro Monte di Ghiffa (or Sacro Monte della Santa Trinità) is included in the Alpine ‘Sacri Monti’, or ‘Sacred Mountains’, added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2003.

Within the Ghiffa reserve, which sits like a jewel in the landscape between the lake and the woods, visitors can find the monumental baroque complex of Sacro Monte, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, which includes a sanctuary, three chapels, and the Via Crucis portico.

A site of ancient popular devotion, the current Sacro Monte di Ghiffa seems to be part of a wider and more complicated project that was never brought to completion, and which was originally supposed to depict episodes from the Old and New Testament. The complex consists of 3 chapels.

CANNOBIO
Situated on the north-western coast of Lake Maggiore, Cabbonio is the first town in Piedmont that is encountered from those travelling from Switzerland. Don’t miss the natural spectacle of the S. Anna gorge, formed by the erosive action of the waters of the Cannobio torrent.

MOTTARONE
Montarrone is located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, between the province of Verbania and that of Novara. From its peak, the view extends from the Maritime Alps to Monviso, from the nearest Monte Rosa massif to the Swiss Alps, and as far as the Po Valley.

From here, the view becomes lost in infinity: with a clear sky, you can see from the Maritime Alps to Monviso, from the nearest Monte Rosa massif to the Swiss Alps, and as far as the Po Valley.  Biking, hiking, paragliding, climbing in summer and snowshoeing in winter are just some of the activities that can be enjoyed in the Mottarone Park.

Woods and paths offer the perfect natural gym, offering opportunities for sport right in the vicinity of the green mountainous landscape. Whether on two wheels, suspended from a carabiner, or on skis – enjoy a breath-taking view, far from the frenzy of the city. How do you get up there? With the picturesque funicular!

LAKE ORTA
Lake Orta, which is regarded as the smaller and calmer cousin of the majestic Lake Maggiore, is a true gem nestled in the green landscape of the Alps and the woodlands of Piedmont. The shores of the lake are full of picturesque little villages, historic hamlets and marinas that document the lives of fishermen, who were once the most numerous inhabitants of Lake Orta.

VILLA TARANTO
The most beautiful garden in the world is here in Italy: Villa Taranto in Verbania. In the gardens of Villa Taranto, visitors can find around 1,000 non-native plants and 20,000 varieties
and species of particular botanical significance. The park is open to the public from April until the end of October, and receives more than 150,000 visitors each year.

The botanical gardens of Villa Taranto are located on the western side of Lake Maggiore, in Pallanza. Villa Taranto can also be reached from the lake: Navigazione Lago Maggiore has a berth in front of the entrance to the gardens.

STRESA
The stunning town of Stresa is one of the most beautiful and frequently-visited tourist locations in northern Italy and on Lake Maggiore. Stresa is located on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in Piedmont.

This enchanting lake-side hamlet has around five thousand inhabitants and is set within a unique landscape: Stresa offers excellent views of the Alps and the whole commune overlooks Lake Maggiore, which is home to the celebrated Borromean Islands.

The lakeside, which is perfect for a relaxing stroll, is flanked by historic dwellings and luxurious hotels in a Liberty style, set within a green landscape. Meeting points in Stresa include Piazza dell’Imbarcadero and Piazza Marconi, both of which are lively and bustling.

SHOPPING IN MILAN
Milan is Italy’s fashion capital! It can be conveniently reached by train from Verbania, allowing you to enjoy a day of shopping and fun. Its shopping streets can be divided into those where you can visit luxury boutiques, and those that are home to low-cost shops, making them more affordable in terms of prices. Among Milan’s shopping streets we can’t fail to mention Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Manzoni, and Corso Como.

Rooms: 37

Price: from 176 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelghiffa.it