La Collina dei Ciliegi

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"Set in a restored sixteenth-century agricultural village in Valpantena north of Verona, this 138-acre estate (77 acres organic) began as a wine retreat before its vineyards matured. Guests stay in simply elegant rooms and can explore woods, vineyards and orchards on foot, by horseback or bicycle along routes that reveal local history and scenery; active visitors can try a new Pump Track for dirt-jump and mountain bikes, while those seeking relaxation can join pilates, guided yoga and meditation sessions. Cultural programming centers on a scenic “theatre in the vineyard,” and a glamping option places guests in luxurious tents amid profound nighttime silence. Tastings range from barrel, ceramic-jar and amphora samples of Amarone as it ages to masterclasses and vertical tastings of multiple vintages, and the on-site Ca' del Moro restaurant—led by chef Giuseppe Lamanna—draws on estate-grown herbs and vegetables and local producers to produce Mediterranean-inflected cuisine." - Federico De Cesare Viola