Colognola ai Colli, Italy
Magari Estates Hotel
Vineyard hunting lodge
Vineyard hunting lodge
This sixteenth-century lodge sits among Val d'Illasi vines, revolving around estate winemaking and tastings in an ancient stone cellar.
What it’s good at
Notable
Wood-beamed ceilings, freestanding soaking tubs, and custom lighting across fifteen restored rooms.
Notable
Sixteenth-century hunting lodge preserving thick stone walls and original timber beams.
Notable
Guided tastings of organic estate Valpolicella wines from neighboring Fasoli Gino cellars.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms are quiet and elegant with wood-beamed or exposed brick ceilings, king-sized beds, antique furniture, and marble bathrooms.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Vineyards surround the estate in the Val d'Illasi, and central Verona is a twenty-minute drive to the west.
The rooms
Marble bathrooms accompany king beds, while select suites add freestanding soaking tubs and private terraces overlooking the vines.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and parasols border the outdoor pool, set against the courtyard's stone walls and surrounding vineyards.
The spa
A whirlpool tub bubbles beneath exposed brick arches, and slatted wood benches line the Finnish sauna.
Magari Estates Restaurant
Chef Matteo Nogarole prepares seasonal Venetian dishes in a beamed dining room that opens onto a parasol-shaded stone terrace.
At the table
Guests gather at the live-edge wooden bar counter for pours of organic estate wine and evening aperitifs.
How it began
The sixteenth-century hunting lodge was restored in 2021 by the Fasoli family, local organic winemakers in the valley since 1925.
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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.