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Learn how to prepare an excellent homecooked four-course meal, using fresh and local ingredients. Put on an apron, have your glass of wine and the cooking begins with a starter,making pasta by hand, a main course and dessert. Finally, you deserve to take a seat at the table and enjoy your culinary masterpiece, paired with a fine selection of Banfi wines.

Chef for a day

An exclusive experience dedicated to our wine-making and culinary tradition, visiting the vineyards and the winery, a tasting of four premium Banfi wines and a wine pairing lunch at our La Taverna.

Discovering Excellence

The Montalcino region is the ideal environment to inspire the cuisine of chef Domenico Francone. Here, in the elegant setting of La Sala dei Grappoli, he boldly reinterprets Tuscan culinary traditions. Enjoy his dishes in a delightful setting, on the hill where the Castello Banfi Wine Resort is also to be found.

La Sala dei Grappoli Restaurant

Amid the stone architecture of Castello Banfi, La Taverna celebrates eternal Tuscany. Originally from Puglia, Chef Domenico Francone showcases ingredients without pretension, faithful both to his own roots and the winemaking soul of the region. With its wild herbs, tender meats and estate-grown wines, his cuisine reflects the Tuscan terroir.

La Taverna

Castello Banfi - Il Borgo

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A hamlet perched on a hill south of Siena, Castello Banfi - Il Borgo proudly reigns over its prestigious vineyards. Along the rolling landscape of the estate, discover a classic and romantic Tuscan kaleidoscope of grapevines, plum orchards and woodlands.As great vintages call for the finest in hospitality, the decor of the former farm buildings was entrusted to renowned interior designer Federico Forquet. He designed the suites, reading room and restaurants to all be warm and elegant spaces, conducive to the pleasures of tasting the exquisite wines produced by the Mariani family.

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The best way to enjoy the Tuscan countryside, horseback riding through the vineyards with horses saddled with the typical Maremmana scafarda. 

Horse Riding through the Vineyards

Admire the breathtaking landscape riding a mountain bike or e-bike; discover the pleasure of riding in the Tuscan countryside with a guide who will escort you onto the best trails surrounding the property.

Bike Tour in Tuscany

Stealing away to Tuscany for ten days means embarking on a journey to the home of the greatest artists and artisans. Day after day, the land of the Medicis reveals itself through its rolling countryside, hilltop villages, Etruscan relics, exceptional wines, and all the beauty the Renaissance provided to the world... <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/giovanni-trovato" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - Tuscany, between vineyard, art and old stones

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The world’s mountain ranges have long inspired humankind. Fueled by myths and legends that lend them an aura of mystique, and amid a modern era defined by climate change, these precious ecosystems have become increasingly revered destinations.

On top of the world

Gastronomy is fundamental to the history of Relais & Châteaux, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. It was there at the very beginning, with the fledgling Association uniting not just singular hotels but great restaurants too. Relais & Châteaux chefs across the globe interpret this in their own unique way, celebrating local ingredients and perpetuating the food cultures that surround them. From Japan to The Netherlands, New Zealand and Ecuador, we offer a glimpse into the kitchens of a collection of culinary artists and gastronomic visionaries.

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A contemporary trailblazer that remains true to its founders’ principles, Relais & Châteaux has stood firmly on its shared values since 1954.

Relais & Châteaux 70th anniversary, chapter 3: The values of yesterday, today and tomorrow

In Relais & Châteaux spas globally, expert therapists combine cutting-edge treatments with local, sustainable botanicals. The collection’s most exceptional facilities– including this selection of seven–are known as ‘Label Spas,’ and guarantee rewarding and rejuvenating escapes amid environments of thoughtful design, natural materials and impeccable service, conceived to revitalize mind, body and soul.

Serenity in every style

Explore these incomparable establishments and make the most of the mountains. From South Africa to Japan, from the French Alps to the Norwegian fjords, each destination promises a unique experience in a breathtaking landscape.

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La Sala dei Grappoli Restaurant

Chef Domenico Francone

1 Michelin Star 2025

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