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About
the location: L'Albereta, a luxurious 19th century converted villa in Franciacorta,
Lombardy is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group,
and presently owned by the Moretti family, who also own the Bellavista
vineyards, which produce one of the finest spumantis in Italy. The villa,
transformed into a deluxe hotel, is situated in the hills, between the
Alps and Lake Iseo, a region where the great wines of Franciacorta are
produced.
 The
landscape surrounding this Lombardy culinary vacation is magical, and
the area is a microclimate, with mild temperatures. The hotel has an
indoor/outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, sauna, solarium, tennis, health trail,
and close access to golf, horseback riding, sailing and windsurfing.
About the cooking lessons: The hotel hosts the two star Michelin Ristorante
Gualtiero Marchesi- arguably the most famous chef in all of Italy- where
you will be treated to a gourmet dinner of menu degustation. Your cooking
courses will be held in a local, well-known restaurant, where you will
have the opportunity to participate in hands-on classes of preparation
of dishes of local Northern cuisine.
L'Albereta Retreat
Erbusco, Franciacorta, Lombardy
Itinerary
 Day One
- Arrival at the hotel.
- Time to rest before your glorious dinner at Ristorante Gualtiero Marchesi.
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 Day Two
- A sumptuous buffet breakfast.
- Today a half-day guided tour Bergamo, a charming lake town. Lunch on your own
- In the afternoon a cooking class, followed by dinner of your efforts with wine
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Three
- Buffet breakfast
- A guided tour of the winery and a wine tasting. Lunch on your own.
- Dinner on your own, perhaps your final meal at the two star Michelin,
Da Vittorio
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 Day
Four
- Buffet breakfast followed by checkout
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2008 Price Per Person
Please inquire |
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2008 Tour Dates
Available year-round on request for a minimum of 2 people.
Hotel restaurant closed Sunday and Monday. |
 Included
in the Program:
- Three nights in junior suite
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Degustation dinner at Ristorante Gualtiero Marchesi with local wine
- One cooking class with dinner and local wine
- Guided tour of Bergamo
Transfers from Milan Malpensa or Linate airports or Milan train station
can be arranged for an additional fee, or we can assist you with a car rental. |
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