wine regions and retreats
SIENA
Casali di Casole, Tuscany, Italy
The ultimate place to go for rest and relaxation, but with Tuscany at your fingertips. The property has majestic views of rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards and serves as an unparalleled launch point to visit Siena and some amazing, lesser known villages of Tuscany.Â
CAHORS
Chateau de Mercues, Lot, France
George Vigouroux and his family resurrected a castle and turned it into a fantasy wine resort overlooking the River Lot, in Cahors, a region known for the French style Malbec. Feel like royalty staying in a well-appointed room, while drinking Cahors which was favored by Tsar Peter the Great.
BORDEAUX
Hotel Chateau Grand Barrail, Saint-Emilion, France
Romans began planting vineyards here from the 2nd century. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site with beautiful romanesque churches, a lovely town square and the Maison du Vin Saint-Emilion, where you can sample wines and learn more about them. And we certainly encourage you to grab some duck saucisson and a glass of red to enjoy sitting at the edge of the hotel’s adjacent vineyards.
MANDURIA
Vinilia Wine Resort, Apulia, Italy
In the heart of Apulia (also known as Puglia) sits the Vinilia Wine Resort, a restored castle that blends the old-world with new, fresh modernity. Explore the relics and the Magna Grecia while exploring amazing agrotourism (wine and olive oil).Â
MATERA
Il Palazzotto, Basilicata, Italy
Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was named as the European Capital of Culture in 2019. It’s Sassi, or community of subterranean dwellings give a glimpse into its prehistoric past. It also grants access to Basilicata (and Apulia’s) wines. Some of the finest wines resulting from grapes grown in volcanic soils are a stone’s throw away.Â
