Borgo San Felice Resort |
Tuscany, Italy
Hidden among the rolling hills of Chianti, Borgo San Felice Resort is a beautifully restored medieval village surrounded by vineyards, cypress trees and ancient olive groves. Now home to both a luxury retreat and working wine estate producing its own wines on-site, the property unfolds along winding stone lanes lined with a historic piazza, chapel, schoolhouse, bakery and olive press. Following wine tastings, afternoons by the pool and vinotherapy spa treatments, evenings are best spent over long Tuscan dinners—including at the resort’s Michelin-starred restaurant.
Villa La Madonna |
Piedmont, Italy
In Piedmont’s Bormida Valley, where verdant hills meet terracotta rooftops and storied wine estates, Villa La Madonna reflects the region’s unhurried way of life. Family-run and full of character, the 16th-century retreat invites guests to slow down over glasses of its own Barbera from its extensive wine cellar, served alongside a vineyard-fringed pool, private terraces overlooking the rolling countryside and seasonal dishes crafted from market-fresh ingredients. Set in the region’s culinary heart, between cheesemakers and truffle hunters, it offers an intimate glimpse into one of Italy’s most flavorful corners.
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Grand Hotel Son Net |
Mallorca, Spain
Originally built for European royalty, Grand Hotel Son Net occupies a 17th-century palace tucked within a private, one-hectare Malvasia vineyard overlooking the Tramuntana Mountains. Since 2007, the hotel has partnered with a renowned Mallorcan winery to produce and bottle its own signature wine—a 100% Malvasia white crafted from one of the island’s most traditional grape varieties. Outside, a vine-draped pink terracotta finca opens onto Mediterranean gardens, sunlit terraces and a tranquil pool. Inside, the palace’s historic character is preserved through marble floors, archways, gilded artworks and antique furnishings. With impeccable service, Mallorcan cuisine, sun-soaked wine tastings and abundant wellness offerings, it’s an indulgent escape shaped by its surroundings.
Les Sources de Cheverny |
Loire Valley, France
Encompassing a storybook hamlet and acres of Loire Valley countryside, Les Sources De Cheverny is a serene ode to wine in all its forms. More immersive than the traditional château stay, the estate was thoughtfully shaped around wine culture, from its seven hectares of organic Romorantin vines to its private cuvée, La Grand’Vigne, produced on-site. At its heart is the acclaimed Caudalie Spa, where all-natural vinotherapy treatments harness the antioxidant power of grapes. Days are best spent swimming in the outdoor pool, curling up with a book beside the library’s fire and cycling through woodland paths to nearby châteaux, before evenings at Michelin-starred Le Favori, where terroir-driven cuisine is paired with regional vintages.
Alila Napa Valley |
St. Helena, United States
Set amid sun-warmed vines in the heart of St. Helena, beside the historic Beringer Estate—the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley, founded in 1876—Alila Napa Valley is an intimate, adults-only sanctuary where farmhouse charm meets polished luxury. Golden-hour light spills across the vineyards, setting the tone for days shaped by exceptional wine, deep relaxation and just the right amount of indulgence. Beyond the serene spa, stylish suites and fire pit-lined terraces, guests are invited to dive into the spirit of Napa through curated experiences ranging from guided bike tours to garden mixology courses, perfume workshops and al fresco painting sessions.
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula |
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Just an hour from Melbourne, Jackalope Hotel is a striking, design-led escape set above its own 27-acre Willow Creek vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula. Blending luxury with art, storytelling and a hint of mischief, it trades traditional vineyard rusticity for moody architecture, inky interiors and provocative installations that give the property a distinctly cinematic edge. Across its distinctive venues—from the theatrical Doot Doot Doot to the relaxed Rare Hare and the atmospheric Flaggerdoot cocktail bar—the hotel offers inventive wine and dining experiences that are anything but conventional.
Six Senses Douro Valley |
Douro Valley, Portugal
Nestled among the terraced vineyards of Portugal’s oldest wine region, Six Senses Douro Valley occupies a beautifully restored 19th-century quinta where holistic wellness and wine country traditions go hand in hand. Overlooking the Douro River, the terracotta-hued estate is surrounded by gardens, forests and orchards that mirror the region’s rich seasonal landscape. Daily activities extend well beyond the interactive wine library—home to hundreds of Portuguese vintages—and the curated, museum-like cellar, where guests are invited to taste, study and compare Douro wines and ports rather than simply order by the glass. Days flow from cooking classes to paddleboarding, kayaking and even tree climbing—before settling in beside the pool with a glass of Douro red in hand.
The Yeatman |
Porto, Portugal
Rising above Porto’s historic port wine lodges along the Douro River, The Yeatman is a love letter to Portugal’s most famous export. Home to one of the world’s largest collections of port, the 109-room retreat weaves wine culture throughout the experience, from winery-hosted tasting dinners and vinotherapy rituals at the Yeatman Wine Spa to playful design touches like port barrel-shaped beds, a decanter-inspired outdoor pool and the world’s largest cork standing proudly in the hall. Topping it all off, the hotel’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant pairs local vintages with inventive Portuguese cuisine and sweeping views across Porto.
Vik Chile |
Millahue, Chile
Perched above 11,000 acres of vineyards, valleys and the Andes beyond, Vik Chile brings a bold, design-forward perspective to Chilean wine country. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the dramatic landscape from every suite, while the striking granite infinity pool appears to spill directly into the valleys and lake below, creating the sensation of swimming above the vineyards. Alongside private tours and tastings, guests can explore the estate on horseback or by mountain bike before retreating to the wine spa, where grape-based treatments draw on the restorative qualities of the property’s own harvest.
Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort |
Mendoza, Argentina
Set on a 790-acre vineyard estate in Mendoza’s Uco Valley beneath the snow-capped Andes, Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort captures the warmth and generosity of Argentine wine country through intimate, family-owned hospitality. Estate-grown malbec shapes much of the experience, from tastings at the estate’s boutique winery to long gourmet picnics, traditional Asado barbecues and hands-on cocktail and cooking classes. Beyond the table, days are filled with horseback rides through the vineyards, biking and trekking across the valley or unwinding with restorative treatments at the Uco Spa.
