Hotels in Europe for Wine Lovers
Uncork the Perfect Vacation at any of these Beautiful & Sustainable Destinations
Who's ready for a getaway surrounded by lush vineyards, delicious wines, and picturesque scenery? We are. We love wine. Especially natural wines. And better yet, natural wines with a view.🖤
Enotourism (or vinitourism) offers a unique way to experience a region’s history, ecology, and culture while indulging in some delicious organic wines. So we're always on the lookout for unique, design-driven hotels with a focus on the beloved grape.
Note: You don't have to love wine to enjoy these European destinations. There's plenty to enjoy at each. So, without further delay…
Here are our favorite hotels to visit for the wine enthusiast:
Roncolo 1888 – Romantic Wine Trip
This dreamiest of properties in the idyllic Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has beautiful rolling hills, an Italian villa, greenhouse dining, and vineyards belonging to Venturini Baldini – an organic wine and balsamic vinegar producer. Venturini Baldini manages their own production and offers tastings, tours, and events on this 130-hectare property. The wine cellar of the seventeenth-century estate is where sommeliers lead tastings featuring award-winning glasses and local specialties. While staying at Roncolo 1888 there are plenty of activities to get into, including biking, historic village and museum tours, a serene pool, and walks among the vineyards. For an idyllic Italian countryside getaway, Emilia Romagna will exceed expectations.
Rooms: 11; April-October; Price: from €200 Visit Website
Finca La Donaira – South of Spain wine Trip
La Donaira, located in Andalucia, Spain has its own organic wine production, and additionally, has an incredible natural wine selection that you can sip around the property. All of the wines they serve are from small producers with organic agriculture practices and a great backstory. Starting in 2023, they'll be hosting a late spring/early summer Natural Wine Fair–with the participation of winegrowers from Spain and other regions of Europe. This property has plenty of wonderful experiences for the kids too, so bring them along.
Rooms: 9; Open: year round; Price: from €680 (inclusive) Visit Website
Haus am Turm – Contemporary Wine Trip
Haus am Turm is a small design hotel in a picturesque village in the Alps, serving up over 700 different labels and 40 varietals by the glass. The townhouse was built around 1400 and has been in the same family for over 100 years. With twelve minimally, but highly intentionally designed rooms, Veronika and Daniel have an eye for beauty, a heart for sustainability, and a passion for quality. Check out this special property in any season sampling the fare crafted with ingredients from the hotel's garden and sipping organic wines from their (very) deep cellar. Great for singles, couples, or kids. There's plenty to do with the family in the surrounding area.
Rooms: 12; Open: Year Round; Price: from €136 Visit Website
La Sosta di Ottone III – Old World Wine Trip
Hike through the terraced vineyards of the Cinque Terre and sample wines from the region...on foot! La Sosta di Ottone III is a 16th-century inn and trattoria in the hills of Monterosso, one of the five towns along Italy’s Cinque Terre. A wine experience not to be missed is a hike through the vineyards of Cinque Terre while sampling organic wines along the way. With dining on the terrace garden and an ancient wine cellar stocked full with local and natural wines from Liguria, this is the ultimate old-world wine escape.
Rooms: 6; Open: April-October; Price: from €180 Visit Website
Monaci delle Tere Nere – Eco-Luxury Wine Trip
Intentional design meets luxury and nature on the slopes of Mt Etna where the soil is fertile and produces some of the island's most reputable and extraordinary organic wines. Monaci delle Terre Nere is a luxury eco-wine resort that spans 600 acres of vineyards and orchards in Etna, the third most important region for Italian wine production. At this beautiful estate with views of the mountains and the sea, you can enjoy a variety of experiences including private wine tastings in a 17th-century cellar, walks through the vineyards, and traditional cooking classes. The estate seamlessly merges luxury and sustainability making for the perfect conscious luxury holiday. This is another great one for families or romantics as the accommodations are spread wide and there are wonderful activities for everyone to enjoy.
Rooms: 27; Open: March-December; Price: from €230 Visit Website
Susafa – Countryside Wine Trip
You can explore the wines of Sicily at Susafa, a luxurious eco-accommodation located on a historic agricultural property surrounded by golden wheat fields. Susafa is a biodynamic farm that has been producing from the land for over 100 years using sustainable practices and traditional winemaking techniques passed down through the family. The on-site restaurant serves Sicilian specialties that are expertly paired with their estate wines and others, carefully selected from around the island. Additionally, you can take part in traditional experiences that offer insights into the food and culture of Sicily. Susafa is an ideal getaway when you're looking for a transformative experience in an out-of-this-world, luxury setting.
Rooms: 17; Open: April-(early) November; Price: from €275 Visit Website
Mar de Fulles – Minimalist Wine Trip
Mar de Fulles is a contemporary hotel situated in the Spanish hills of Castellón, close to Valencia and the Mediterranean Sea. The hotel offers fine dining and local wines and has a minimalist design that allows nature to take center stage. You can unwind by the chemical-free pool, go hiking in the hills, sample traditional regional wines made with environmentally friendly practices, and savor fresh Mediterranean dishes made with herbs from the hotel's garden in a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. It is an idyllic rural getaway for any wine lover looking to cleanse their mind and reconnect with nature. Kids are welcome and there are even beautifully designed dorm-style bunk rooms for larger groups.
Rooms: 10; Open: year round; Price: from €90 Visit Website
Agriturismo Dai Grésy – a family affair
Dai Grésy, nestled among the picturesque vineyards of Piedmont, Italy, is a wine lover's haven that embodies the essence of this celebrated winemaking region with a focus on sustainability. As Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy, a family-owned and operated winery with nearly 300 years of heritage, their commitment to promoting Piedmont through exceptional wines and love of the landscape led them to create the perfect place to savor its essence.
Perched on a ridge stretching from Barbaresco to the town of Treiso, Dai Grésy offers views of rolling vineyard-clad hills with snow-kissed alpine peaks in the background, setting the stage for an unforgettable wine-centric European escape. In-house wine tastings feature selections from the esteemed Marchesi Dei Grésy winery, and their dedication to sustainability is evident in every aspect, from burying their barrel cellar to minimize environmental impact, maintaining optimal wine refinement conditions, nurturing an aromatic garden that supports local biodiversity, protecting essential pollinators like bees, and harnessing solar power to provide the majority of their energy.
Rooms: 11; Open: March 15-December 15; Price: from €290 Visit Website
Wrap up
These seven European properties provide a unique way to explore and experience sustainable and organic wines. Whether you want to stay at a historic family-run inn, enjoy an old-world wine escape in Italy, bring the family along, or unwind solo in a luxurious natural setting, there's something for everyone. With so many opportunities to explore the local culture and terroir, wine lovers will be sure to find the perfect escape.
Ready to experience Europe's best organic wines? Cheers to your next grape escape! 🍇🍷 🖤
Katy Hoogerwerf
Katy is a New Orleans native who grew up shaped by the art, design, music, and famously good food her hometown is known for. Her passion and expertise lie in finding design-led conscious businesses for all ages. She lives in Holland with her Mexican hubby and their two spirited boys.
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