Argiano Dimore Wine Relais

If you want to have a 360-degree postcard of Val d’Orcia, don’t hesitate, you are where you need to be. Of course we are here in the middle of the vineyards not on a rocky peak but Montalcino is a quarter of an hour by car. Walking around the grounds and spending time doing nothing (lounging is a concept suited to the place) at the swimming pool should be on your agenda. You can enjoy a salad and a Brunello under a superb arbor while contemplating the valley. Don't miss the visit to the cellar with the general manager before leaving because it's a museum! In addition to Montalcino wines, a mind-blowing Bordeaux collection will make you dream if you are interested in wine. Now a few negative points to highlight: 1- the rooms on the ground floor are dark, in summer it's ok, at a less bright period it's very tight 2- only one armchair for 2, too bad, at 450€ per room we would have appreciated having one each 3- soundproofing with the room above is really a problem if you have "elephants" as neighbors, waking up at dawn guaranteed (6am in our case) 4- if you consume, ask for it price of glasses of wine, there is no menu, you ask what you want. Result: a 21€ “thimble” stuck in my throat 5- the breakfast is good without being at the level of the expected service. Good charcuterie but 2 days without cheese, out of 6 days is a lot In conclusion, a place where it is good to spend time enjoying the place and the surroundings but pay attention to the small details which often make the difference between a large establishment and a more “pretender”