Monferrato, ItalyCalamandrana
Almaranto Relais Boutique Hotel
Piedmontese vineyard cascina
Calamandrana Monferrato, Italy
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
Piedmontese vineyard cascina
The estate centers on Piedmontese food and wine, surrounded by Barbera vines and equipped with its own cooking school.
What it’s good at
Notable
An eighteenth-century cascina preserving brick barrel vaults once home to the castle gatekeeper.
Notable
Piedmontese pasta workshops at the dedicated culinary school, set among Monferrato vineyards.
Listed
Weathered terracotta tiles and contemporary Italian furnishings inside restored agricultural farm buildings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
In classic Italian style, the 23 rooms and suites feature modern designs cut from historical cloth: heritage architecture, modern and contemporary furniture, and details like weathered tile floors.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Among the Barbera vineyards of Calamandrana, surrounded by rolling Monferrato hills with no town at the door.
The rooms
Weathered tile floors ground the bedrooms, and many open straight onto terraces or out into the gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The central swimming pool sits among Barbera vineyards, lined with sun loungers and parasols facing the rolling hills.
The gym
Cardio machines and weights sit beneath an exposed brick barrel vault, with arched windows opening onto the courtyard.
At the table
ADAGIO serves slow-food tasting menus in the converted barn, and ANIMA offers casual Piedmontese fare beside the pool.
How it began
The main farmhouse dates to the eighteenth century, when it served as home to the gatekeeper of Calamandrana Castle.
Monferrato
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.