Fasano, ItalySpeziale
Masseria Narducci
Whitewashed olive farmhouse
Whitewashed olive farmhouse
The Narduccis run this working estate as an epicurean farm stay, where guests pedal through ancient groves and gather for afternoon aperitivi.
What it’s good at
Notable
Puglian agriturismo rhythms with olive oil tastings and garden harvests in the frantoio.
Listed
All-white limestone walls contrast with accents of deep olive green across former stables.
Listed
A conserved nineteenth-century stone farmhouse once dedicated to pressing estate olives.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its interiors distinguish themselves with an obsessive focus on shades of green against an all-white backdrop.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Speziale sits midway between Fasano and the hilltop town of Ostuni, a short drive from the Adriatic coast.
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The rooms
Nine rooms occupy the estate's former stables, finished with whitewashed stone and deep olive-green accents.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freshwater swimming pool sits among century-old olive trees, bordered by green lawns and whitewashed stone walls.
The spa
At the table
Dining tables sit beneath thatched pergolas in the courtyard, where meals draw from the estate vegetable garden.
How it began
The Narducci family worked this nineteenth-century estate for generations before welcoming their first agriturismo guests in 1991.
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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.