Prime Alture Winey & Resort
Pavia, ItalyMorning walks through the vineyards and the woods make an excellent start to the day at the estate. What’s more, the resort offers a series of restorative facilities, such as a fabulous salt-water pool surrounded by flowering gardens and a spa complete with sauna, Turkish bath and multi-sensory shower. There is also a golf club nearby where golf lovers can practice their swing.
Throughout the day, on-site wine tours and tastings give a fascinating insight into the activities carried out at the estate, which comprises 80 hectares of vineyards cultivated with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, Moscato, and Croatina grapes, and produces some 40,000 bottles annually.
Food is served on the terrace or in the barn. There is also an informal outdoor space immersed in the vineyards with a grill and a large communal table where guests can dine the old-fashion way in warm weather. Breakfast is Italian-style and consists of sweet and savoury fresh products.
Six cosy and spacious rooms are available, all decorated and named after a wine: the elegant Pinot Noir; the unique lighting system of the Chardonnay; the French-style pieces of the Merlot; the seductive red tones of the Cabernet; the soothing vibes of the Moscato and Malvasia.
The design is rustic-chic, with most rooms boasting splendid original cotto flooring. All have lovely views on the gardens and the outdoor pool, with in-room amenities including a tea and coffee corner, free wi-fi, pool towels, and a wine bar that can be filled with the resort’s blends upon request.
Oenophiles will love this scenic corner of Lombardy that produces excellent blends yet is still pretty much under the radar. The area boasts the highest concentration of Pinot Noir grapes in the whole of Italy and is particularly renowned for the production of Metodo Classico wines.
The estate enjoys an enchanting rural setting and is immersed in a peaceful landscape of vineyards and sweet rolling hills. In such a cozy, intimate atmosphere, guests have the opportunity to truly relax and unwind and experience genuine local hospitality.
Prime Alture prides itself on serving genuine, 0-km dishes, allowing its guests to discover the territory’s most authentic flavours. All are created using only seasonal ingredients sourced from the estate’s gardens and local producers.
But Oltrepò Pavese deserves a visit not only for its history but for the pastel-coloured landscape, the great wines, the generous food.
Strada Madonna Vicinale Per Campone, Pavia, 27045, Italy