Castello di Spessa Golf & Wine Resort

"Romance is in our nature" : the very essence of the Castle of Spessa di Capriva del Friuli is romantic, with its unmistakable silhouette standing on top of a small hill, in the heart of the Collio Gorizia, land of great wines and ancient history . Immersed in the greenery of a magnificent Italian garden, surrounded by the vineyards of the estate to which it gives its name, it is the heart of a large property of over 60 hectares , which declines as far as the eye can see in a gentle ups and downs among vineyards, woods , clearings.

A succession of noble gentlemen and illustrious personalities - including Giacomo Casanova - have marked the history and vocation of hospitality of the castle, today the heart of an elegant Golf & Wine Resort , among the best known and appreciated symbols of bon vivre and Friuli Venezia Giulia hospitality, a complex and fascinating borderland that has made art an art of hospitality. The ideal place for a refreshing stay away from the crowd in total safety and relaxation , in compliance with the rules of distancing, be it a weekend or a long vacation in total privacy. A healthy holiday for body and mind, in contact with nature, with very large spaces available where you can go for walks and outdoor activities.

Houses among the vineyards

The resort offers the opportunity to stay in 4 structures , each with its own well-defined style, from which guests can choose their preferred accommodation. The castle houses airy and very large rooms and suites furnished with eighteenth and nineteenth century Italian and Central European furniture, with elegant period details that combine discreetly with the most modern comforts. The other rooms are located in ancient buildings in the green of the estate. La Tavernetta al Castello has been created from the renovation of a farmhouse at the foot of the manor, with an excellent and refined gourmet restaurant and 10 rooms with a country chic atmosphere. Those looking for an even more secluded solution find in a nice farmhouse overlooking the green

the apartments in the vineyards furnished in a warm rustic style and particularly suitable for families and in the hillside farmhouse , the most secluded, a dozen rooms furnished in a shabby chic style.

The pleasures of the table en plein air

Collio Goriziano is known not only for its excellent wines, but also for its excellent cuisine, which is variously declined by the three restaurants of the resort, all obviously respectful of post-Covid regulations and with large open spaces.

La Tavernetta al Castello is the Gourmet Restaurant. From the magic of Collio and the nearby Adriatic, land and sea, vineyards and vegetable gardens arrive on its table, a world of flavors and aromas enhanced by the expert hands of chef Antonino Venica and his brigade. All this, interpreted in a light and contemporary way. The menu plays in balance between meat and fish and is enriched daily by fish, molluscs and crustaceans that come fresh from Grado and Marano.

Il Gusto di Casanova is located in a delightful frescoed room inside the castle. Small Bistrot with an intimate and reserved atmosphere, with very few tables inside and a large outdoor area in the park in the shade of old trees, it offers an extraordinary selection of local products, which are also the basis of surprising dishes (meat, fish or vegetarian ) created with a light and imaginative hand by the young and talented chef Andrea De Amicis.

L ' Hosteria del Castello s Its interiors, arranged over 2 floors, keep faith with the sober and classy atmosphere of the Country Clubs. Ideal for a quick and appetizing lunch, it offers

Walks, golf and tastings. It is a Spa of imminent opening

All around the castle, there are the vineyards of the winery that produces fine Doc Collio and Isonzo wines, and the 18-hole golf course whose course intertwines with the vineyards. In the basement of the castle you can visit the cellars , where the aging of the wines produced by the homonymous company takes place, famous since the thirteenth century. They are the oldest and most scenic in Collio and are developed on two levels: the upper one dates back to the medieval period, the second, which is 18 meters deep, is a military bunker built in 1939, ideal for temperature and humidity to preserve the barriques. Tastings are organized there. In the Casanova Wine Shop you can buy company wines and grappas and local delights. And if, once back home, you will want to stock up on wines and grappas, you can do it comfortably online , from the website www.castellodispessa.it . A Spa with an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and 1,300 m2 of Vinotherapy is imminently open , at the base of which cosmetics and exclusive treatments will be the beneficial properties of the active ingredients of the grapes and wines of the estate.

At guests' disposal, bicycles for relaxing in the hills and vineyards, well-kept paths for walks, spaces where you can do gymnastics and yoga in the open air.

The beautiful surroundings

The surroundings are enchanting, starting from the characteristic towns of Collio and neighboring Brda, in Slovenia, connected by a dense network of cycle paths. From the Resort you can quickly reach some of the jewels of Friuli Venezia Giulia, all to be discovered: Gorizia, the Nice of Austria with its medieval castle; Cividale, a Unesco World Heritage Longobard city, such as Aquileia, "The Second Rome" and the main archaeological site in Northern Italy; Grado, with its long beach and lagoon; the places of the Great War, which wind from Gorizia to Redipuglia al Carso.