Set in the hills between Modena and Bologna,
Agriturismo Podere Prasiano is one of those places that makes Emilia-Romagna feel unexpectedly elegant. Surrounded by organic vineyards, olive trees and rolling countryside, it has the calm, slightly tucked-away atmosphere of a stay you end up talking about long after the trip. The adults-only property is carefully restored and small in scale, which gives it a more personal feel than a larger resort.
What makes it especially wonderful is the way the estate is built around slow living rather than just accommodation. There is an infinity pool opening onto the valley, organic wine and balsamic tastings, home-grown produce, and details like hand-printed linen sheets and vintage pottery.
It is also a very smart base for exploring this part of Emilia-Romagna, with food, wine, art, nature and even motor-themed excursions built into the experience. You come for the views and the wine, but the pace of the place is what really wins you over.
9.7 exceptional
