Rocca Ripesena Orvieto, Italy
Opened
2005
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
Medieval vineyard inn
The medieval papal waystation now runs as a quiet working winery, revolving around estate vintages and terrace dinners above the vines.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century Tulip chairs and minimalist iron staircases set against fourteenth-century stone arches.
Notable
Estate-grown Orvieto Classico wines poured across vineyard terraces facing the cathedral cliff.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Behind that ancient stone facade the suites are contemporary in style, almost jarringly so.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Orvieto's cathedral cliff rises four kilometers to the east, and walking paths climb into the chestnut woods behind the estate.
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The rooms
Each suite is arranged like a minimalist loft, with historic mullioned windows looking straight out across the hillside vineyards.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool rests on a lawn terrace bordered by rose bushes, looking out across the vineyards.
At the table
Regional Umbrian dishes are served in the Enoteca, set beneath abstract paintings by Orvieto artist Livio Orazio Valentini.
How it began
Cardinal Teodorico di Ranieri built the stone hospice in 1299 to house pilgrims journeying to Rome for the first Papal Jubilee.
Orvieto
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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.