Splendia Luxury & Character Hotels has put
together five of its finest wine hotels – unique villas and
chateaux in some of the best-known wine regions in Europe, where
wine tasting and vinotherapy are all part of the experience.
Les Sources de Caudalie
- Bordeaux, France: This impressive five-star hotel is located at
the heart of the Smith Haut Lafitte vineyard in Bordeaux. The
establishment boasts one of the world’s first vinotherapy spas and
also features two restaurants run by Michelin
star awarded chef, Nicolas Masse, who serves haute cuisine with some of
Bordeaux’s finest wines.
Hotel Marques de Riscal
- La Rioja, Spain: Located in the Rioja region, this
hotel provides a modern stay in an impressive building designed by
famous architect, Frank Gehry – the man behind the Guggenheim
Bilbao. The hotel restaurant offers a unique fusion of Basque and
Riojan cuisine, together with some of the very best wines produced
in Spain.
Villa Cordevigo Wine
Relais - Veneto, Italy: This retreat is housed in a 16th
century villa, typical of the Veneto region. It is surrounded by
100 acres of leafy grounds that spread out over the Cavaion
Veronese hills, close to Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake. Each
room is individually decorated.
Villa Campomaggio
- Tuscany, Italy: This picturesque villa in Tuscany offers
panoramic views of the surrounding hills, with vineyards and olive
trees as far as the eye can see. It is equipped with an outdoor
pool and modern spa for extra relaxation. The in-house restaurant
merges local culinary traditions with exquisite wines, highly
praised worldwide.
Quinta da Romaneira
– North Porto, Portugal: ‘The House of Dreams’ is a 400-acre estate with
a stunning location on the banks of the Douro River. The perfect
place to escape to, this romantic resort has both indoor and
outdoor pools from where you can enjoy the view with a glass of
good local wine, or go exploring in the grounds.
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