Restored medieval village with luxe spa, fine dining, cooking classes
Via di Mezzo, 2, 53047 Castiglioncello del Trinoro SI, Italy Get directions
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"After a 2003 visit, Michael Cioffi, founder and owner of Monteverdi Tuscany, describes hiking up to the hilltop village of Castiglioncello del Trinoro and being awestruck by the incomparable beauty of the surrounding landscape; feeling as though he had stepped out of time inspired him to buy, preserve and restore one building, which grew into many more and became Monteverdi Tuscany." - Jenn Rice
"Located in the Tuscan region, this hotel offers a spa with emotional showers featuring three temperature settings and colors, designed to rinse off the outside world and switch into spa-mode."
"A carefully restored medieval hamlet turned contemporary village retreat in the Val d’Orcia, offering 31 rooms and suites plus three private villas, a heightened program of concerts and exhibitions, a newly expanded spa and an on-site medieval castle and archaeological site; the property has a pronounced culinary emphasis—its signature restaurant honors local Etruscan flavors, it runs a cooking academy, and it hosts a Chefs-in-Residence series bringing renowned international chefs for classes, dinners and excursions." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo
"Monteverdi Tuscany is a luxury boutique hotel in the Italian countryside offering a chef-in-residence program led by chefs Missy Robbins and Nancy Silverton. The program includes chef-led dinners, cooking demos, private epicurean excursions, and various activities such as white truffle foraging, cheesemaking classes, and olive oil tastings." - Stacey Leasca
"Monteverdi Tuscany is a boutique hotel located atop a hill in the UNESCO World Heritage site Val d'Orcia. The hotel has restored much of the village's architecture using natural reclaimed materials. It features a world-class spa, lush gardens, dining venues spotlighting hyper-local ingredients, including Oreade, the Lobby Lounge & Terrace Bar, and the Library Bar. Monteverdi also hosts a culinary academy offering classes and intimate dining experiences. Founded by American lawyer Michael L. Cioffi, the hotel includes 20 village rooms, suites, private houses, and plans to expand its culinary garden and on-site production." - Maria Yagoda
