RELAIS RONCOLO 1888

Relais Roncolo 1888 is a bucolic country retreat dedicated to the finer things in life. Its setting at the meeting point of so-called Motor Valley and Food Valley places guests at the heart of what makes the Emilia region of Italy so enticing. Arrive by vintage motor car or shift into a higher gear on a racetrack and trip to the iconic Maserati factory. The Ferrari Museum is also close by. Foodies can embark on culinary adventures from the hotel itself with guided tastings of the organic wine the estate is renowned for. And little compares to sitting and sipping in the 17th-century cellar here. Balsamico is another must-try with Relais Roncolo 1888 home to an evocative Acetaia di Canossa. Both are the perfect prelude to dinner in Ristorante Limonaia that elevates the classic farm-to-table experience. Artfully created plates are served in a reimagined orangery or alfresco on the starlit terrace. Either way the estate-produced organic Lambrusco is the perfect accompaniment. A stroll before dinner is a sublime way to discover more of the 130 hectares of Relais Roncolo 1888. See the vineyards that grow the grapes for the award-winning wines and balsamico produced here. Take a trip back in time to the aristocratic past of Villa Manodori at the heart of the Italianate gardens. Or simply stretch out by the pool before aperitivos at sunset. There is much to discover for those with time to strike out from the hotel too. Choose from horseback riding and electric mountain biking to hiking in the Apennines and Matildic Hills. Meanwhile budding chefs are well served on pasta-making masterclasses as gourmet picnics in the grounds round off a truly memorable stay. Relais Roncolo 1888 is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World Property.