Wine Resorts: The 10 Most Incredible to Visit in Italy

10 wine resorts where the passion for wine combines with fine dining and wellness

Sleep among the vineyards, soak in warm baths with red wine, ride horses or explore by e-bike in lush greenery.

These are just some of the experiences that take us on an exciting journey into the world of wine. Simply choose one of the many wine resorts in Italy.

From Franciacorta to Sicily, passing through Chianti, there are many charming residences housed in ancient estates, villas, and properties with cellars and vineyards waiting to be discovered.

Here are ten wine resorts in Italy where the passion for wine combines with fine dining and wellness.

The Grottnerhof in Novale di Fiè dates back to the 13th century. The winery is mentioned in documents dating back to the famous minstrel Oswald von Wolkenstein, who used to capture birds there.

Grottnerhof, under cultural heritage protection, was first a winery and then an inn for Törggelen, before falling into disrepair for years until, in 2007, the Pramstrahler family decided to breathe new life into it.

Today, Grottnerhof is an ideal retreat for those seeking a secluded and tranquil place that preserves its long history.

You will see the Selchküche, the room where cured meats were smoked, with its characteristic blackened ceiling, the oven, which is still functional, the corridor with vaulted ceilings, and an authentic peasant living room.

In the cellar, there are ancient barrels that tell stories from another era. Here, you can stay in designer suites that pay homage to light and transparency.

Or you can choose the two-story suite in the attached tower with a round freestanding bathtub made from an ancient barrel, and a terrace overlooking the Isarco Valley.

The hotel also boasts a wonderful spa with a black pool overlooking the Sciliar, where you can swim from inside to outside in water at 32°C. In the mystical sauna of the fire guardian with panoramic views of the Sciliar, the practice of steam pouring takes place.

The Finnish sauna in the style of a stube holds the intense heat of the classic sauna. The fir-scented sauna with drizzle is gentler, while the aromatic steam bath stimulates the senses with its essences and colorful starry sky.

The salt cave carved into the rock invites you to indulge comfortably lying on floating islands in the salt lake, surrounded by the murmuring of water and the chirping of birds. You should also try a grape pomace bath on a hot stone with a final massage.

To end the day sweetly, the hotel's award-winning restaurant offers South Tyrolean specialties and wine tastings from the Grottnerhof estate.

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In the heart of the southeastern Sicily lies an enchanted place, nestled in the Val di Noto, right in the heart of the DOCG of Cerasuolo di Vittoria and the most authentic baroque architecture.

Over ten hectares of Ragusa countryside have always been dedicated to the cultivation of vines and olives and to the production of quality wine.

A place preserved by man in respect of nature where a 17th-century building stands. Over time, this house has become a true baglio, whose enclosing walls represented a protective embrace for all the families that worked there, cultivating the land and reaping its fruits.

Today, that place is a charming relais where one can recharge amidst the most authentic Sicilian nature. Baglio Occhipinti has twelve rooms, restored in respect of the territory and original architecture, allowing guests to experience complete wellness and rejuvenation.

Baglio Occhipinti is also an organic farm, meaning the wellness concept starts from cultivation and arrives at the table, rediscovering traditional recipes.

The estate's history has always been linked to wine production, evident in the open-air limestone pits originally used for collecting must.

Today, the ancient press has become a charming place dedicated solely to hospitality. Baglio Occhipinti is also the destination for a vacation dedicated to rejuvenation and wellness. The perfect setting for a yoga retreat, massage in the citrus grove, and tastings of the only DOCG in Sicily, Cerasuolo di Vittoria.

Cooking classes, tastings, and wine events will help you discover, among others, the natural wines produced here by Arianna Occhipinti, sister of the lady of the house, Mrs. Fausta. Aperitifs in the vineyard or romantic dinners by the pool in the Mediterranean garden will let you discover the flavors of Val di Noto.

In Tarzo, in the province of Treviso, in Veneto, where Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. is produced among the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies the Romantik Relais d'Arfanta.

Just a few steps from Venice, immersed in an atmosphere filled with nature, scents, and silence, the relais offers 7 exclusive suites with different colors and themes and breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and hills.

A silent refuge for the mind, an oasis of wellness for the body, Relais d'Arfanta also boasts a spa framed by nature where one can rejuvenate with a Finnish sauna, a steam bath, massages, and rituals based on natural herbal products.

During summer at the Garden of Flowers in Relais d'Arfanta, you will have a panoramic pool available for refreshing swims under the sunlight and among the greenery of the hills. From the solarium, you can admire the panorama of the vine rows while sipping sparkling wine. You can also explore the vineyards by bicycle or participate in excursions through the land of Prosecco.

Overlooking the vineyards and olive groves of the Monti Martani, just 4 km from Todi, the Roccafiore Wine Resort & Spa is situated in an Umbrian farmhouse transformed into a luxury country resort with a wellness center.

The country chic style rooms blend harmoniously with the hills and are designed to align with the rhythms of nature and preserve the balance of the territory surrounding Roccafiore.

Relax at the Anthea spa which includes a Roman sauna, steam path, tepidarium, water massage, chromotherapy, and above all, vinotherapy. The center also offers yoga and meditation classes.

For those who wish to fully immerse themselves in the vineyards, there is the wine chalet surrounded by an oak and vine forest. From here you can admire the sweet lines of the Monti Martani on one side and the medieval skyline of Todi on the other, where romantic sunsets unfold.

The Wine Chalet allows one to enjoy the many activities offered by the resort and winery, ranging from spa services to food and wine experiences. In summer, the outdoor pool offers views of the vineyards and the enchanting landscape of Todi.

Not far from the terrace of the Fiorfiore Restaurant, you will find a small but rich botanical garden, where Chef Carlo Grimaldi daily gathers the right botanicals to enhance the dishes. Picnic, e-bike tours, and horseback rides will help you discover the Umbrian countryside.

A 17th-century house located in Torgiano, in the heart of Umbria, Le Tre Vaselle Resort & Spa, owned by the Lungarotti family, replicates the typical environment of charming Umbrian residences: wooden beam ceilings, terracotta floors, and local antique furniture.

The 52 rooms overlook the quiet streets of the medieval village of Torgiano, terraces with panoramic views, and the green Umbrian hills. At the two restaurants, you can sample dishes from Umbrian tradition.

Don't miss the wellness center "SPA bellaUve," entirely dedicated to vinotherapy, thanks to the skillful balance of using products derived from the vine, grapes, and wine, alongside a sinuous architecture reminiscent of grape clusters, with direct views of the outdoor pool and the lavender and jasmine hedges of the park of ancient olive trees.

Here, you can indulge in a wine hammam featuring red wine leaves and Sangiovese wine, a warm bath in Sangiovese in a barrique bathtub, a facial and body massage with wine nectar or grape seed oil. Alternatively, you might choose to indulge in wine in your private suite: featuring body scrub with Sangiovese must, private steam bath, barrique bathtub soaking in Sangiovese wine, and relaxing massage with wine cream.

The immersion in the world of wine continues with tastings in the resort's medieval cellar, visits to the Wine Museum MUVIT and the Olive Museum MOO, resulting from the valuable study of the Lungarotti Foundation, established by Giorgio and Maria Grazia Lungarotti. During your stay, you can also book tours and tastings at the Lungarotti wineries in Torgiano and Montefalco, whose vineyards surround the village of Torgiano.

Nestled in the heart of the Chianti Classico wine region, Villa Mangiacane is a magnificent property built in the 15th century and once owned by the Machiavelli family.

It is said that Niccolò, author of "The Prince," inherited it from his father Bernardo, and that it was designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti himself. The original plans for the villa are indeed preserved at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Sold by the Machiavelli family in 1645, the villa passed to the aristocratic Mazzei marquises who preserved it until the mid-20th century.

Situated only 12 km south of Florence, today it is a luxury residence that is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, often chosen for dream weddings and exclusive events. The estate comprises two luxury buildings.

Palazzo Machiavelli has 10 luxurious suites, an elegant wellness area that includes a heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam bath, as well as breathtaking views of Florence's Brunelleschi dome.

Villa Mazzei is the country resort of the estate, boasting 18 double rooms and suites, an infinity outdoor pool, and a restaurant. During the beautiful season, breakfast is served in the garden with views of the Tuscan countryside and lunch by the pool.

For dinner, you can choose the elegant restaurant or dine outside among the aromatic herb gardens. For a more intimate setting, there are the Vinoteque or the private cellar, where you can taste the four high-quality wines produced at the villa.

Wine tastings are complemented by cooking classes with the chef and the Bacchus walk & lunch, which is a guided tour of the estate's vineyards leading to the winery for a tasting and lunch. Villa Mangiacane is the ideal destination for a dreamy escape in the Tuscan hills.

Hidden by enchanting nature, L'Albereta Relais & Châteaux rests on the winding Bellavista hill, immersed in the captivating scenery of Franciacorta.

Here, the magnificence of the surrounding nature - botanical gardens, sculptures, ancient vineyards - blends with an ideal of wellness that engages the senses.

An ancient villa from the early 1900s, L'Albereta is now a charming relais with a spa, owned by the Moretti family, who have always been connected to these lands.

Carmen Moretti de Rosa is the true mastermind of L'Albereta, born from the collaboration with master Gualtiero Marchesi in 1993. L'Albereta now hosts 53 rooms, each different, and is spread across five buildings: the original villa, the Torre Bellavista, connected to the more recent Torre Contadi Castaldi through the pre-existing Casa Colonica with its loggia, and finally the new Torre del Lago.

Warm and neutral tones, soft lines, and precious fabrics furnish L'Albereta's spaces. The rooms are small private havens with canopied beds, fireplaces, and spacious whirlpool baths. From balconies and terraces, guests can admire the lush vineyards of Franciacorta and often the picturesque Lake Iseo.

The most romantic should say the number 404 during booking; it is a magic formula that opens a special room: by pressing a button, the roof magically opens, replacing the ceiling with a starry night-a spectacle to contemplate while lounging on the canopied bed, waiting to drift into dreamland.

For relaxation, immerse yourself in Chenot Espace, the spa dedicated to Henri Chenot, founder of biontology and creator of phytocosmetics that combine principles of Chinese medicine with the most advanced technologies in Western medicine.

For a culinary experience, you can choose between Leonefelice with lake views, the restaurant overlooking Lake Iseo, the wellness restaurant reserved for spa guests, La Stanza54, an intimate lounge to sip warm herbal tea in the evening, and La Filiale, where you can enjoy Franco Pepe's pizza and sample Franciacorta wines.

Don't forget to explore the Sculpture Park of Franciacorta, an open-air museum where 13 contemporary art sculptures interact with nature in 21 acres of greenery.

In the heart of the vast garden, lies the Vigna Leone with about one acre of vines planted over twenty years ago. A tribute to pure Chardonnay of rare elegance that renews in its notes the fragrances of this land.

Set in the picturesque Mazzorbo, an island that, along with Torcello and Burano, represents the Native Venice, Venissa serves as a strategic starting point for discovering an archipelago of nature, colors, flavors, and art.

Venissa is a perfect example of a "walled vineyard," whose ancient manor house was renovated in pursuit of the visionary dream of the Bisol family to revive the Dorona, the golden grape of the Venetian doges, nearly extinct following the great flood of 1966, as well as being the only indigenous vineyard of Venice.

Today, the absolute star is the Venissa white wine, which, with an annual production of about 3,000 bottles, stands out for its unique saline notes and elegance given by the harmony between vine and lagoon terroir.

The walled vineyard provides an exclusive backdrop for tables at the Venissa Restaurant, where Chefs Chiara Pavan and Francesco Brutto promote an environmental cuisine, focusing on the enhancement of vegetables and local ingredients.

Fish from the lagoon, vegetables grown within the estate, and wild herbs picked between the rows are also the stars of the dishes at the Contemporary Osteria, where the cuisine is convivial. With its views of the lagoon, the Bar offers gourmet breaks between cicchetti, glasses of wine, and cocktails.

Don't miss the wine experiences, guided tours and tastings of the estate's wines. To fully experience the enological experience, it's possible to stay in one of the 5 rooms of the wine resort located within a rural house of the estate, where the Scarpa family lived until 1966, cultivating the vineyard and gardens.

Today, following a recent renovation, the estate has been reborn while keeping the simplicity and beauty of lagoon houses, featuring design elements and great attention to detail. For its commitment to sustainable hospitality, Venissa has also received the Best for Green Practices & Sustainability award from Condé Nast Johansens twice.

In the heart of Tuscany, lies Il Borro, an ancient village surrounded by 1,100 hectares of organic land.

An impregnable fortress in the 12th century, in the mid-1950s, it became the property of Duke Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, who in 1993 conveyed ownership to Ferruccio Ferragamo, who initiated a grand restoration and redevelopment project that restored Il Borro to its original splendor.

Today, Il Borro, immersed in the Tuscan hills, is an organic agricultural and vineyard company devoted to hospitality and farm-to-table dining.

Authenticity, respect for the environment, culture, and promotion of local excellence are the cornerstones of Il Borro's sustainable philosophy. Located in the heart of the Valdarno, Il Borro is just 60 km from Florence.

At Il Borro, every guest can choose from several options: the exclusive Dimora Storica, the characteristic Villa Mulino nestled in the woods, the romantic Villa Casetta surrounded by Merlot vineyards, and the elegant and refined suites within the medieval village or in the "Aie del Borro."

For more private stays, the ideal option is the Agriturismo I Borrigiani, or the Viesca Villas in the Florentine countryside. Regardless, Il Borro is the perfect backdrop for rejuvenation in the tranquility and greenery of the Tuscan countryside where you can walk, bike, or ride horseback through the surrounding vineyards, woods, or village.

Set aside a moment of the day for the spa where you can pamper yourself with vinotherapy and candlelight massages, along with rejuvenating treatments with hydrotherapy, steam bath, sauna, and outdoor swimming pool in the summer with breathtaking views of the hills and the medieval village.

The journey into the heart of Tuscany's winemaking tradition can only lead to the winery, where you can taste fine wines born from careful studies of the estate's land, where various varieties are planted to achieve the best expression of terroir.

Don't forget to visit the Wine & Art Gallery, a journey through the history of Il Borro, its characters, and their succession: from the Medici, to the Hohenlohe-Waldenburg and the Savoys, to the Ferragamo family. Finally, cooking classes, artisan workshops, truffle hunting, and activities for children allow for a discovery of authentic Tuscany.

Argiano Dimore is part of the original complex of the farmhouses of the 16th-century villa of Argiano.

Located in Montalcino, in the heart of Val d'Orcia, Villa Bell'aria, restored and furnished with reclaimed materials and vintage objects, is now an eco-sustainable charming residence.

The 16th-century villa in Renaissance style, strongly desired by the Pecci family, still houses the estate's historic cellars and, inside the cistern of an ancient well, a vertical cellar with a collection of the most iconic Brunello bottles.

The Argiano estate is one of the founding companies of the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium. The residences available for stay today are only five and boast breathtaking views of Val d'Orcia, private gardens, and a pool. Here, contemporary design meets traditional furnishings to create elegant and comfortable environments. In each residence, guests will find a selection of 4 of the estate's finest wines.

Exclusive to Argiano Dimore guests, in the evocative Sala Ara Jani, a finely restored old wine cellar, the chefs propose a different tasting menu every evening. Tastings, visits to the historic cellars, and vineyard tours will complete the enological journey at Argiano Dimore.