A stay at the castle, with tour, wine tasting and dinner in Collio Friulano

Are you looking for a place where time stands still, but the glasses keep getting refilled? In Capriva del Friuli, amongst the vineyards of the Collio Friulano, a getaway from a bygone era awaits you – designed for two.

You’ll spend one night in a double room in the hunting lodge of an ancient castle, with a buffet breakfast included, and discover the estate’s secrets on a historical tour of the medieval cellars, complete with a wine tasting.

The real highlight of the evening? A four-course gourmet dinner paired with four glasses of wine, where every dish showcases the excellence of the Collio region. An experience to enjoy together, toast after toast!

What we will do

Check-in is from 2. 00 pm to 7. 30 pm at the estate in Capriva del Friuli, in the province of Gorizia. On arrival, you will be welcomed by the staff and shown to your accommodation.

You will be staying in an elegant double room within the Casa di Caccia, surrounded by the greenery of the vineyards or the golf course. The room features a private bathroom with a shower, bed linen, complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, Wi-Fi and air conditioning for all seasons. In the communal areas, you’ll also find a minibar stocked with water and a corner dedicated to tea, coffee and herbal teas.

The experience includes a guided tour with a sommelier, available at 11. 00 or 15. 00 on the day of check-in or check-out (to be arranged with the property following confirmation) . You’ll begin with a historical tour of the castle and its medieval cellars and ageing rooms, before taking a seat in the tasting room to sample three local white wines (such as Ribolla Gialla Spumante, Friulano, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Bianco) , accompanied by water and a basket of bread, breadsticks and focaccia. The experience lasts approximately one and a half hours.

In the evening, a four-course gourmet dinner (starter, first course, main course and dessert) awaits you at the estate’s restaurant, situated about 500 metres from your accommodation. The set, seasonal menu features refined local cuisine — for example , guinea fowl’s egg with pecorino mousse, bruscandoli and truffle with a delicate anchovy mousse and salsa verde, spaghettone made from durum wheat and black olives. .. — with one glass of wine paired with each course (one sparkling wine, two white wines and one red wine) and water included.

The following morning, a generous international buffet breakfast awaits you, served from 7. 00 am to 11. 00 am in the main castle building, situated approximately 700–800 metres from your accommodation. Upon advance request and for an additional charge, you can also book dinner at the venue.

Check-out is by 11. 00.

Who it is aimed at

The accommodation is designed for 2 adults. A cot can be added to the room for an additional charge of €15, payable on arrival.

The wine tasting is for adults only.

The property is not wheelchair accessible.

Other information

The experience is available all year round, from Thursday to Saturday. Check-in is from 2. 00 pm and must be completed by 7. 30 pm (unless a late-night arrival has been arranged, in which case the property must be notified in advance) . The tourist tax is not payable on site.

The guided tour of the winery may be shared with other participants.

If you have any food allergies and/or intolerances, please contact the organiser using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email to let them know: breakfast includes gluten-free options.

The property also features a spa (open from 10. 30 am to 7. 30 pm) with a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, sensory showers, a Kneipp path, an ice waterfall, an indoor pool with a whirlpool and a herbal tea lounge, which you can access for an additional fee (from €50 per person) and enjoy a 10% discount on treatments.

Dogs are not permitted.

The property is not easily accessible by public transport; there is free on-site parking, and a car is recommended for getting around the grounds between the accommodation, the castle cellars and the restaurant.