Humble vines and not-so-shabby hotels: we'll raise a glass to this pairing. But as world competition intensifies Vineyard Accommodationwhat is a retro product? Firstly, the wines at these hotels are impressive in their own right – which means they’re very drinkable and worth a visit. Then there’s the sense of place in each hotel, whether it’s architecture that echoes the landscape, wine therapies in the spa or fine dining that reflects local fruits. Terroir. From Argentina to the UK, these are the best wine hotels to visit in the world today.
Chateau Leognan, Bordeaux, France
An enchanted forest, treehouses and a castle worthy of Rapunzel: It sounds like the opening scene of a Disney movie, but it's actually a shortlist leognan castle Storybook Assets. This 19th-century winery occupies 70 acres in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, a short drive from Bordeaux mason It is a palace of indulgence, with traditional-style rooms, a luxurious spa and a restaurant serving Gallic specialties such as duck breast from the famous St. Olens farm, tuna steak from the Basque coast and tuna steak from the estate. of grape sprout pastrami. There is an entire building dedicated to oenophiles, including tours, workshops and tastings of the estate's red, white and rosé wines.
Tasting Notes The domaine's top wine is a rich Pessac-Léognan red, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, which are hand-picked and aged in French oak barrels before bottling. 12 to 14 months.
Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, Alentejo, Portugal
deep Alentejo lowland, Parmata Wine Hotel They rule over stretches of vineyards, olive groves and pastures that stretch into the distant hills. At its center is the hotel's eponymous tower, originally built in 1338 and now a prime spot for stargazing (the skies here are famous for this). You can raise a glass to the seven grape varieties grown on the hotel's seven hectares of vineyards and experience the production process first-hand, especially during the autumn wine harvest. The boutique winery offers daily tastings and vineyard tours, where you can taste, shake and sip in the traditional cellar and barrel room.
Tasting Notes The estate's light clay soil is suitable for the growth of a variety of grape varieties, including white varieties such as Arinto, Alvarinho and Antão Vaz, and red varieties such as Aragonez and Tinta Miúda. Add a few bottles of Torre de Palma Reserva Tinto, bursting with aromas of black fruit, lavender and balsamic.
Newton House, Montepulciano, Italy
newton house rise like a crimson beacon Tuscany Horizon, overlooking the countryside of Pienza and Montepulciano. The hotel's deep red exterior echoes the rich hues of the Sangiovese blend bottled at the estate's winery, where you can sip as you go, completing the organic process. So far, very traditional. But the design here is an unexpected throwback to the seventies, with frilly pink parasols in the pool and lemon-yellow sofas, orange fringed lampshades and dark green chairs in the room. The rainbow furniture complements the vibrant ingredients used in the restaurant, which are freshly picked from the garden or sourced from nearby Orcia Valley farms.
Tasting Notes The red grape Sangiovese is the main grape of the Orcia region and plays a central role in the estate's Fabbrica Pienza winery. Try their Rosso di Fabbrica or Sangiovese di Fabbrica blends, full of black cherries, rhubarb and spice.
RONCOLO 1888, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Roncolo 1888 rooted in fertile soil Emilia-RomagnaItaly's most hedonistic region. Known as the “Wine and Balsamic Tavern”, it shares the same land with the Venturini Baldini winery, which produces Lambrusco wine (the most popular local wine) as well as almost forgotten historical varieties such as Malbo Gentile and Spergola. You'll stay at the gorgeous Villa Manodori, which dates from 1670, where rooms have a contemporary feel with medieval furnishings and tones of coral, seaweed and teal. In addition to the winery and the leading local restaurant Ristorante Limonaia, there is also Acetaia di Canossa, which produces high-quality balsamic vinegar.
Tasting Notes Lambrusco dry sparkling wine is Venturini Baldini's flagship product, but the estate's balsamic vinegars are equally impressive, especially the flagship Puro 100, which is aged Made from grapes that are no less than a century old.
Stillingham, Sussex, UK
British wine has its moment in the sun tillinghama biodynamic vineyard and farm stay overlooking the rolling Sussex Hills and fortified towns rye. With chic industrial interiors, cozy rooms designed by McCully & Crane and stylish low-intervention wines, the hotel brings the best of Hackney to the High Weald. Spend the day foraging among ancient woodlands, and in the evening enjoy Brendan Eades' five-course tasting menu in the hotel's award-winning Green Michelin restaurant, where the hotel's sommelier will suggest the perfect pairing for each course.
Tasting Notes Tillingham produces wines of a variety of colors using a variety of niche and well-known grapes. We like the “R”: a juicy and slightly herbaceous red made from a blend of Regent, Gamay and Denfield grapes. Another must-try is the skin-contact Qvevri Artego, so named because the grapes are fermented in Georgian clay tanks called Quavry.
QUINTA NOVA DE NOSSA SENHORA DO CARMO, Douro Valley, Portugal
Our Lady of Carmo's Golden Tower Portugal’s fruit and flavor heroes douro valleyserving them while admiring stunning views of the fertile terrain. The 120-hectare vineyard estate includes a winery, traditional Portuguese manor house and organized vine terraces with paths where you can stroll and learn about the grapes and their stunning white, red and rosé wines. Wine and port production process during tasting. At the hotel’s award-winning winery restaurant, chef André Carvalho collaborated with winemaker Jorge Alves to create a menu that celebrates the occasion in perfect harmony Exports from the region.
Tasting Notes Savor the ruby-red Quinta Nova Unoak wine, made from the estate's main grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão. Another standout is the Quinta Nova Reserva Blanc de Noir White, a fresh, citrus white wine made from red grapes picked from the highest slopes of the vineyard.
CASA DE UCO, Mendoza, Argentina
As wineries pop up like corks, mendoza It’s not easy for a wine hotel to stand out. Uko House seems to have taken on this challenge personally, with its bold futuristic architecture, an infinity pool that seems to float above the lagoon, and minimalist window-walled suites that surface overlooking miles of vineyards (which are either emerald green , or ocher, depending on the time of year). However, this delightful bouquet is not limited to appearances, with winery tours, tasting and harvest experiences, luxury wine therapies at the spa, and modern Argentinian cuisine at the restaurant, filled with dishes filled with home-grown vegetables sourced from the estate herbs and flowers.
Tasting Notes The winery’s Malbec and Cabernet Franc are big hits, but it’s diverse Terroir It also produces some excellent Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Don't miss the straw-colored Blend de Blancs or the tangerine-colored El Salvaje Orange, a floral wine aged in French oak barrels with a pleasant acidity that's perfect for skin contact.
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