Monferrato, ItalySanto Stefano Belbo
Vigne di Fagnano 1709 Eco Relais
Literary vineyard farmhouse
Santo Stefano Belbo Monferrato, Italy
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness LocalOutside the door
Literary vineyard farmhouse
Carlo and Manila run the 1709 estate like a private home, sharing fresh-baked sourdough and shelves of local literature.
What it’s good at
Notable
An eighteenth-century noble farmhouse preserving original ceiling frescoes and vaulted wine cellars.
Notable
A Finnish sauna and hydromassage tub set inside seventeenth-century vaulted stone cellars.
Notable
Suites named after Cesare Pavese novels feature private libraries instead of televisions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A noble estate dating to 1709 above the medieval village of Santo Stefano Belbo, Vigne di Fagnano is owned and run by Carlo and Manila, who have brought a playful modern sensibility to a building full of original detail.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Santo Stefano Belbo lies just down the hill, surrounded by the steep vineyards and lavender fields of the Langhe.
The rooms
Rooms retain original eighteenth-century ceiling frescoes and patterned tiles, with windows looking straight out across the vineyards.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
The pool is built from local Langa stone and looks straight out over surrounding vineyards and lavender fields.
At the table
Breakfast and evening aperitivi use vegetables and herbs from the garden, served with fresh cakes and local jams.
How it began
In 1943, the Swiss owners secured official diplomatic protection, sparing the historic farmhouse from wartime fighting in the hills.
Monferrato
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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.