How about a glass of Barolo in the rolling hills of Piedmont or a lazy day at a spa overlooking Tuscan vineyards?
Here are 13 wine hotels and resorts in Italy that offer world-class tastings, stunning scenery, and boutique luxury. From the rich volcanic wines of Etna to the crisp bubbles of Prosecco from the hills of Valdobbiadene, here are places to stay, sip, and soak up the atmosphere of the country’s best wine regions.
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Barolo, Brunello, Prosecco & Beyond
It was over 4,000 years ago that local populations began making wine. Today, Italy boasts the most diverse range of grape varieties in the world, with more than 500 native cultivars, far surpassing the diversity found in any other wine-producing country.
Italy’s wine estates and boutique hotels strive to convey a deeper message of culture and beauty, set against the backdrop of some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes.
Across Italy, unique terroirs and flavors intertwine with modern production methods that remain firmly rooted in local history and tradition.
Wine tastings represent one of the most delightful and engaging ways to explore the richness of the country. Enjoy!
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Luxury Wine Resorts & Tastings in Piedmont
The region’s wine production is rooted in deep tradition, diverse microclimates and world-class native grapes such as Nebbiolo and Barbera.
Home to iconic wines like Barolo and Barbaresco, Piedmont offers extraordinary elegance, structure, terroir expression and aging potential that are deeply intertwined with its unique history and landscapes.
PALÁS CEREQUIO
Palás Cerequio in La Morra is the first luxury resort entirely dedicated to the crus of Barolo.
Located in La Morra, in the heart of the beautiful Langhe countryside, it is owned by Michele Chiarlo, who scored the European Producer of the Year at the 2025 Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA).
Since 2011, guests can enjoy slow-paced vineyard tours and private tastings in a refined, immersive setting enhanced by the more than 6,000 bottles of the Palás’ wine library.
- Rooms and spa: €210/€350 per two guests
- Guided tastings: €120 per person
RÉVA Resort and Winery
Réva Wine Resort in Monforte d’Alba produces organic Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, and Sauvignon Gris from six prized Langhe crus.
Founded in 2012 with guidance from enologist Gian Luca Colombo, it features a cutting-edge cellar designed to express each terroir’s nuance.
Guests can choose between two tasting journeys: “Classics,” with estate-grown varietals, or “Exclusive,” focused on single-cru Barolos, both led by expert sommeliers.
The resort also offers guided cellar tours, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a wine-therapy spa carved into historic cellars, all set in an elegant, vineyard-surrounded estate.
- Rooms and spa: €200/€500 per two guests
- Simple tasting tours: €18 per person
- Guided tastings: €45 per person
Castello Di Gabiano (Barolo Region)
Marchesi Cataneo Adorno Giustiniani
Outside of the Barolo area, Castello di Gabiano estate and vineyards stand on the Monferrato hills, boasting a winemaking tradition dating back to the 8th century.
Over 22 hectares are cultivated by the Marchesi Cattaneo Adorno, producing award-winning wines such as Barbera, Grignolino, Freisa and Chardonnay.
Guests can explore medieval cellars carved into tufa and enjoy tastings of estate-produced DOC Gabiano and Rubino di Cantavenna in a terrace tasting room overlooking the estate’s amphitheater-shaped vineyards.
Premium tastings: €50 per person
Rooms: €165/€270 per night
Classic tastings: €25 per person
Alpine Wine Resorts & Tasting Tours in Trentino-Alto Adige
Home to some of Italy’s most spectacular mountains, the region boasts high-altitude vineyards shaped by an Alpine–Mediterranean climate, which preserves acidity and aromatic freshness.
Crisp, mineral-driven whites like Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc dominate, alongside elegant reds such as Lagrein and Pinot Noir.
Marked day–night temperature shifts and terraced slopes create structured, vibrant wines.
Blending Italian and Germanic traditions, the region is renowned for precision winemaking and a strong focus on quality and terroir expression.
Abbazia Di Novacella
Founded in 1142, the Abbey is considered one of the oldest active wineries in the world, with vineyards spanning 600–900 m on terraced Dolomite slopes.
The estate focuses on purity and typicity, producing crisp, mineral whites such as Sylvaner, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer — all from its cooler vineyards.
From warmer zones come the Abbey’s elegant reds, such as Pinot Noir, Lagrein, and Schiava.
Under the guidance of the acclaimed winemaker Celestino Lucin, wines are crafted sustainably with precise temperature-controlled fermentation.
- Monastic rooms: €55 per person
- Vineyard tour and tastings: €25 per person
Tenuta Gottardi
Tenuta Gottardi is a family-owned winery nestled among the steep slopes and iconic dry-stone walls of the Val di Cembra. Its terraced vineyards are celebrated for their vintage-rich terroir.
Established in 2016, the estate revives a generational passion for mountain viticulture and porphyry-rich soils.
It crafts elegant Trento DOC sparkling wines (Posad’Or Brut & Riserva) and expressive still wines such as Müller-Thurgau, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Nero, and Lagrein.
These wines showcase altitude-driven freshness and distinctive minerality.
- Accommodations: Not available
- Classic Cellar Tasting: €30 per person
- Vineyard Tour & Tasting: €45 per person
Top Vineyard Hotels & Prosecco Tastings in Veneto
It is one of Italy’s most prolific and diverse wine regions, renowned for both quality and volume.
From the crisp elegance of Soave to the richness of Amarone, its wines reflect centuries of tradition and varied terroirs.
Veneto’s wine legacy is anchored by Prosecco, the globally renowned sparkling white wine, celebrated for its freshness, finesse and versatility. It originates from some of the region’s most beautiful hills.
Villa SANDI (Prosecco area)
Decorating a beautiful 17th-century Venetian villa, this historic estate has been crafting Prosecco DOC and Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze for decades.
With certified sustainable vineyards, it invites visitors to tour its vast underground cellars and enjoy guided tastings of Il Fresco, Valdobbiadene, and Metodo Classico Opere blends.
Villa Sandi also offers Prosecco masterclasses and candlelit food and wine experiences.
- Rooms: €110 per night
- Basic guided tastings: €15 per person
- Premium guided tastings: €25–€47 per person
Villa Mosconi 1735 di Gaetano Bertani (Valpolicella area)
The estate includes a majestic 18th-century neoclassical complex with a frescoed villa, a monumental cellar and historic vineyards that produce Amarone Riserva, Valpolicella, Ripasso and Recioto.
Guests can explore its Amarone heritage through curated experiences that include visits to the ancient drying lofts, barrel cellars and vineyards.
Tastings feature the estate’s finest wines paired with artisanal cheeses and local specialties.
- Accommodations: Not available
- Traditional tastings: €22 per person
- Estate experience: €41 per person (premium tasting and tours)
Castello di Roncade (Piave area)
Nestled in the heart of Roncade, this stunning 16th-century Venetian villa is surrounded by over 110 hectares of vineyards growing grapes for Piave, Venezia DOC and Prosecco wines.
Operated by the Ciani Bassetti family since 1930, it offers guided tours of medieval tufa cellars and historic barrel rooms followed by curated tastings of Cabernet, Pinot Grigio and Prosecco in its elegant castle tasting room.
The experience blends renaissance architecture and a lively winery.
Premium tasting and tours: €50 per person
Rooms: €140/€210 per night
Basic tastings: €20 per person
Tuscany’s Top Wine Resorts: Chianti Villas, Montalcino Brunello Tastings & Luxury Stays
Tuscany wines boast centuries-old heritage and diverse terroirs. The iconic Sangiovese grape (“blood of Jupiter”) gives rise to celebrated reds like Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
Its rolling hills, DOCG classifications, and innovative Super Tuscans blends make Tuscany’s wines a globally renowned sensation.
Castello di Ama (Chianti)
In the heart of Chianti Classico, Castello di Ama blends centuries-old winemaking tradition with contemporary art since 1976.
A turning point came in the 1980s under the visionary guidance of agronomist Marco Pallanti, who elevated the estate’s production with elegant, Sangiovese-based wines expressing the many facets of Chianti Classico.
One of the estate’s most celebrated wines is the renowned L’Apparita, a pure Tuscan Merlot first released in 1985.
Visitors enjoy guided tours through vineyards, state-of-the-art cellars and open-air art installations.
Tastings are held in the enoteca and include gourmet pairings.
- Suites: €490/€650 per night
- Visit and tastings: €90 per person
- Full Terroir Experience: €155 per person
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera (Montalcino)
Founded in 1972 by Gianfranco Soldera, a former Milanese insurance executive, the estate is located on a secluded property in southwest Montalcino.
From the start, Soldera aimed at crafting a pure expression of Sangiovese using only natural methods — without chemical intervention, selected yeasts, filtration or temperature control.
The wines age for several years in large Slavonian oak casks and are released under the Soldera Case Basse label. They are no longer labeled as “Brunello” after a dispute with the Brunello Consortium in the 2000s.
Case Basse wines are released in extremely limited quantities, often allocated to collectors and high-end distributors.
Visits are strictly by appointment, leading to rare vertical tastings in the minimalist cellar and gardens.
- Accommodations: Not available
- Experience: €200 per person
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco (Montalcino)
One of the founding members of the Brunello di Montalcino appellation, this historic estate was established in 1967 and is now owned by the Ferragamo family.
Located in the beautiful UNESCO-protected Val d’Orcia, the estate cultivates 62 hectares of Sangiovese.
Its flagship labels include Campo del Drago, a single-vineyard Brunello from the Capanna plateau, known for its complexity and tension, with notes of juniper, mint, black pepper and bitter orange.
Among its most celebrated wines is Millecento Riserva, a bold, cellar-worthy Brunello from exceptional vintages, offering deep structure and finesse with aromas of truffle, black currant, violet and tobacco.
Vertical exclusive tastings: €1,300 per person
Suites: €1,600/€2,250 per night
Luxury Villas: €2,600/€3,800 per night
Guided tour and tastings: €230 per person
Sicily’s Volcanic Wine Escapes: Etna Resorts with Tastings and Vineyard Views
Sicilian wines, especially from Mount Etna, reflect the island’s volcanic soils, sea breezes and dramatic altitude shifts.
Native grapes like Nerello Mascalese and Carricante thrive on Etna’s slopes, producing elegant, mineral-driven wines with freshness and complexity.
This unique terroir yields wines of tension, depth and unmistakable volcanic character.
Monaci delle Terre Nere Etna Wine Resort
One of Sicily’s finest eco-luxury resorts and a Relais & Châteaux property is set on Etna’s southeast flank.
The estate cultivates organic vineyards interwoven with fruit and olive groves. All of their production benefits from the volcanic nature of the soil, which enhances a unique terroir.
Wine production includes the acclaimed Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, originated from ancient, organic vineyards.
The flagship red wine, Etna Rosso, is praised as vibrant yet structured wine.
This estate brilliantly melds volcanic minerality with elegance for terroir-driven wines.
- Accommodations: €250–€400 per night
- Tastings: €90 per person
Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience (Castiglione di Sicilia)
This striking wine hotel is perched on Etna’s eastern slopes.
The estate spans 11 hectares of high-altitude vineyards cultivating Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, and Minnella.
Signature labels include:
- Gaudensius – a Blanc de Noirs classic-method sparkling
- Sciara del Tiglio – an elegant Etna Rosso
- Ripa di Scorciavacca – a refined white with notes of yellow peach, minerality, and balsamic tones
The 2018 Cavanera Rovo delle Coturnie earned 91 points from James Suckling, offering red fruit, spice, volcanic salinity and fine-grained tannins.
All of Cavanera’s wines showcase volcanic minerality and altitude-driven elegance.
Full Wine Tour experience: €75 per person
Accommodations: €180 per night
Basic tastings: €30 per person
Most Stunning Wine Resorts in Italy With Tastings, Spas & Vineyard Views – By Region
Not TOP 10, but here is a list of the 13 best and most captivating vineyard hotels and wine resorts in Italy to visit in 2026 if you did not do it yet in 2025 – from Piedmont (Northwestern Italy), Trentino-Alto Adige (Northeastern Italy), Tuscany (Central Italy) and Veneto.
- Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience (Castiglione di Sicilia, Etna East, Sicily)
- Palás Cerequio – Barolo Cru Resort (La Morra, Piedmont)
- Réva Resort and Winery (Monforte d’Alba, Piedmont)
- Castello di Gabiano – Marchesi Cattaneo Adorno Giustiniani (Monferrato, Piedmont)
- Abbazia di Novacella (Neustift Abbey) (Dolomites, Trentino-Alto Adige)
- Tenuta Gottardi (Val di Cembra, Trentino-Alto Adige)
- Villa Sandi (Prosecco area, Veneto)
- Villa Mosconi 1735 di Gaetano Bertani (Valpolicella, Veneto)
- Castello di Roncade (Piave area, Veneto)
- Castello di Ama (Chianti Classico, Tuscany)
- Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera (Montalcino, Tuscany)
- Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco (Val d’Orcia, Montalcino, Tuscany)
- Monaci delle Terre Nere – Etna Wine Resort (Etna, Southeast slope, Sicily)
Editor’s Note from Alexander at LocalsInsider.com
I must admit… I have a bit of a guilty pleasure: Diet Prosecco and fries. And if you’re into this questionable combo like I am, do yourself a favor and visit its hometown — yes, Prosecco is a real town — just outside Trieste in Friuli Venezia Giulia (northeastern Italy). A glass there just hits differently.
That said, I’ve been cheating on Prosecco with Champagne from time to time. Sometimes you want that extra festive sparkle, don’t you? But honestly, Prosecco is lighter, more casual, and easier on the wallet — perfect for a nice evening, especially in Veneto, where the finest Prosecco Superiore comes from the hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano.
When it comes to reds, Barolo from Piedmont (northwestern Italy) has always been my favorite. That deep, theatrical color — like a stage curtain right before the show begins — and those enigmatic oak-driven notes of spice and earth… unforgettable.
Reading this piece by Paolo made me realize I still have a long way to go — so many vineyards and wine resorts across Tuscany, Sicily, and Trentino-Alto Adige I’ve yet to visit. There’s always something new to sip, taste and imagine. More nuance, more character, more stories in a glass.
What’s your favorite wine? Drop me a note — I might just plan my next wine escape around it.
— Alexander, LocalsInsider.com
