Fontanafredda Serralunga d'Alba, Italy
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
The house
Villaggio NarranteBarolo vineyard hamlet
The hotel sits inside a working wine village, where daily life centers on historic cellars and rows of Barolo vines.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored 1930s vineyard workers' quarters and a nineteenth-century nursery on the royal estate.
Notable
Working Barolo vineyards and historic nineteenth-century cellars surround the village estate.
Listed
Italian furnishings and a thousand-square-meter panoramic rooftop terrace overlook the surrounding vines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Occupying a distinctive 1930s building that originally housed workers for the Barolo vineyards, Hotel Le Case dei Conti is now a decidedly upmarket affair, furnished by a who’s-who of contemporary Italian designers and manufacturers.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Among the Fontanafredda vineyards in Serralunga d'Alba, surrounded by Barolo hills and historic estate cellars.
The rooms
Bedrooms look out over the rolling vines, and eleven occupy the estate's former nineteenth-century plant nursery.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa & gym
At the table
Michelin-starred Guidoristorante serves agnolotti del plin in Villa Reale, and Osteria Disguido turns out seasonal Piedmontese fare.
How it began
King Vittorio Emanuele II bought the estate in 1858 for Rosa Vercellana, before their son founded the wine village.
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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.