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Sleep among the vineyards, bathe in wine
Spain is an emerging force in wine tourism. In only a few years it has become one of the destinations of choice for wine lovers. Quality hotels set among the vineyards compete with the best offered by France, Italy, Argentina and even California.... Read more [+]
The Best of Enotourism and Gastronomic Tourism
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, Elciego (Álava): a dazzling wine experienceInaugurated in 2006, the building bears the stamp of the architect of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Frank O. Gehry. This unique, avant-garde hotel is a member of the Luxury Collection of the Starwood chain. Star of the “Wine City”, this brilliant representative of wine tourism combines a famous winery with two other marvels: a Caudalie wine spa, unique in Spain; and a gastronomic restaurant to which Francis Paniego, chef at Hotel Echaurren, acts as advisor.
Hacienda Zorita (Salamanca): divine relaxationLocated in an old Dominican monastery, this is a 5-star complex dedicated to wine and gastronomy. It has a wine cellar (Durius Magister) in a chapel with painted murals, a Sergi Arola restaurant, 30 rooms with a monastic air, spa, visits to wineries and golf. Magic.
The Best of In Wine Tourism and Gastronomy Tourism 2011
Delaire Graff Estate (Stellenbosch, South Africa), the perfect pairingLocated at the top of the Helshoogate hill in the beautiful South African wine-growing region of Stellenbosch, it has a small number of rooms with all kinds of quality services and facilities. 130 square metres for rest and tranquillity, each one with a pearl: a private swimming pool with fantastic vistas over the vineyards against a backdrop of mountains. On the first day of their stay, the guests are presented with a bottle of Rosé Chilling by the house.
The Carneros Inn Napa Valley (California, USA), a toast to the sunA vineyard-shaped oasis between the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. The perfect combination of design and a picturesque air that is breathed in with the air. Each one of the on-site facilities competes to increase your enjoyment while waiting for the wine tasting. Even the slightest detail has been painstakingly looked after in the rooms. Particularly noteworthy in the so-called Harvest Cottage is its outdoor tub. The perfect place for tasting a classic Chardonnay.
