Retox before the detox

From wine tasting to vine therapy, the San Maurizio, a former 17th century monastery and now a five star luxury boutique hotel, is a shrine to the vine with over 2,000 labels and a Caudalie Vinothérapie spa, one of only four in the world.

Well known for its stunning vineyards stretched across rolling hills and deep, dark cellars protecting sleeping bottles from enquiring eyes, Piedmont is home to the famous Barolo and Barbaresco reds and is perfect for exploring and wine tasting. Let your instinct guide you or let us suggest some key cellars to visit, or if you fancy staying in, the San Maurizio itself is home to over 2,000 labels. Either way, you can expect to go home with some pretty exclusive bottles which will make your friends (bottle) green with envy.

If your skin’s the only thing you want hydrated on holiday, then head to the Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa. This exclusive spa is nestled in the original wine cellars of the 17th Century monastery which now forms part of the Relais San Maurizio, and focuses on the therapeutic benefits of the grape. Why not try the signature treatment, a Crushed Cabernet Scrub, made with grape-seeds, honey, brown sugar and Caudalie’s special Contouring Concentrate which will restore your skin’s radiance and softness.

Some information on the Relais San Maurizio....

- A member of Relais & Châteaux
- A stunning 5 star boutique hotel, formerly a 17th century monastery with only 31 unique rooms and suites
- Home to the Michelin starred restaurant, Da Guido
- A Vinothérapie Caudalie Spa - the only one in Italy and housed in the old wine cellars
- An extensive wine cellar famed throughout the region and stocked with more than 2,000 labels
- A wealth of activities such as truffle hunting, visits to local wine cellars, cookery classes, vintage plane rides, vintage car rallies, horse riding, hot air balloon flights, taking part in the grape harvest and designer shopping in Milan

Please see Relaissanmaurizio.it for more information on this stunning property.