Buttrio, Italy
Castello di Buttrio - Exclusive Country House
Friulian vineyard castle
Friulian vineyard castle
The working wine estate crowns Pampinutta hill, giving guests the run of seventeenth-century salons and rows of vineyards.
What it’s good at
Notable
A seventeenth-century castle and neoclassical villa restored by the Felluga winemaking family.
Notable
Estate vineyards bottle Friulano and Ribolla Gialla to accompany regional osteria cooking.
Listed
Murano chandeliers and an early-twentieth-century wooden staircase salvaged from a Trieste cruise ship.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A superb hotel in a beautifully restored castle surrounded by vineyards. The ambience is elegant with attractive fabrics, precious chandeliers and comfortable guestrooms all adding to the appeal.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the Pampinutta hill overlooking the vineyards of Friuli Colli Orientali, surrounded by estate grounds.
The rooms
Villa rooms are decorated with family antiques and tailored fabrics, with windows looking out on the gardens and vine-covered slopes.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The gym and sauna
Cardio machines sit against exposed stone walls, and a glass-walled garden sauna overlooks the vineyards.
At the table
Meals are announced table-side by the open hearth, and the terrace looks out across the vineyards.
How it began
Baron Elio Morpurgo acquired the estate in 1900, leaving his family coat of arms forged into the wrought-iron entrance gates.
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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.