Menfi, Italy
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
PlanetaSicilian vineyard hideaway
Rolling vineyards and olive groves frame this secluded agricultural retreat, where days drift between cellar tastings and poolside relaxation.
“The Planeta family has infused their 500-year, 17-generation ancestry in Sicily into their hospitality at La Foresteria, a 14-room boutique country hotel.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An agricultural stay immersed in Planeta winemaking, with tastings, cooking masterclasses, and herb-named rooms.
Notable
Intimate country hospitality paired with personalized vineyard tours, welcoming estate hosts, and private terraces overlooking olive groves.
Notable
Leisure days filled with beach club outings, estate cycling, pool lounging, and hands-on Sicilian pasta workshops.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Here, in the remote far west of Sicily, not far from the town of Menfi, they’ve created a small-scale country retreat...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The quiet countryside of Menfi surrounds the property, just minutes from the sandy Blue Flag shores of Porto Palo.
The rooms
Named after estate herbs like santolina and artemisia, rooms feature Caltagirone ceramics and private terraces opening onto fragrant gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line a wooden deck around the infinity pool, looking straight out over rolling vineyards and olive groves.
The spa and gym
A gym with timber-beamed ceilings sits alongside a Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, and indoor relaxation room.
Restaurant La Foresteria
Chef Angelo Pumilia prepares contemporary Sicilian dishes from an open kitchen onto dining terraces shaded by leafy pergolas.
At the table
Breakfast arrives on the terrace with fresh Sicilian pastries, followed by guided Planeta wine and olive oil tastings.
How it began
Founded by the historic Planeta winemaking family, the estate translates seventeen generations of Sicilian agricultural heritage into a contemporary hamlet.
Good to know
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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.