Set up by the ex-chief of design for BMW, these benches are designed to ‘make adults feel like children.’ Grazzano Badoglio’s bench is just a 20 minute walk from the Estate on a path that passes through the village and crosses into the vineyards. More information on the Giant Benches can be found here: https://bigbenchcommunityproject.org/
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Visits and wine tastings
Visits of the Estate and wine tasting can be booked, as well as using the exclusive tasting room inside the Relais.
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Hiking in Monferrato zone, Unesco world heritage
To live authentic experiences and get to know Monferrato area discovering its peculiarities, immerse yourself in nature among vineyards, hazelnut groves, fields and cross small villages builded in "Pietra da Cantoni", a typical sandstone of the area, an hike with storytelling accompanied by an Hiking Guide. Here are our paid proposals.
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Visit to the Sacro Monte of Crea, Unesco world heritage
A UNESCO Heritage site that we recommend you visit is certainly the Sacro Monte di Crea, just a 15-minute drive from the estate.
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Moncalvo Antiques Market
Every first Sunday of the month, the antiques exhibitors return under the Ancient Portici of Piazza Carlo Alberto and in Piazza Garibaldi with old paintings, furnishings, books and collectibles.
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Panoramic swimming pool
Panoramic swimming pool exclusively available for our guests.
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Food and wine matching
Taste the Estate’s wines, paired with selected artisanal food produce, sourced through our local suppliers.
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Panoramic walks through the vineyards
Immerse yourself in nature and deep in the heart of the Monferrato countryside
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In-room massage
What better way to unwind than by booking a relaxing massage? Indulge in a little pampering with an hour of total-body massage, where the therapists will come directly to your Suite.
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Big Bench Tour
Chris Bangle's big benches are an iconic part of the landscape that makes up the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato hills. The Big Bench Community Project initiative aims to support local communities, tourism and the craft prowess of the nearby villages where these oversized furniture pieces have been installed.
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Visit to the benedictine abbey in Grazzano Badoglio
Take a guided visit to a jewel in Monferrato’s crown. Grazzano Badoglio’s Abbey is located at the top of the hill.
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E-bike Hire
E-bikes are available to hire from the house, allowing sustainable ways of exploring the streets of Monferrato at your leisure. E-bikes are semi-motorised mountain bikes, complete with GPS systems making this a really easy way of navigating through, and discovering the local area. Simply choose the day you want to go, and the house staff will organise the rest.
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Golf (fees applicable)
The Estate has partnered with nearby Golf Club, Golf Margara, to offer golfing days to guests staying with us. This is another great way to admire the surrounding landscape at your leisure.
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Horse Riding
Explore the magnificent hills and paths of the Asti countryside on horeseback. The Estate offers horse riding in conjunction with Il Paddock del Monferrato in Asti.
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Guided distillery Tour of Mazzetti d’Altavilla
Guided tour with a tasting at this local distillery
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Quad biking
Daring adventurers! Rent a quad bike and explore the sights of Monferrato’s famous hills in an altogether truly exciting way.
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Truffle hunting
Autumn is synonymous with White Truffle season in this part of Italy. On a day of truffle hunting, you will explore the local area with your own truffaio, in conjunction with nearby restaurant Vallerana (Alice Bel Colle – AL). This promises to be a truly special day, dedicated to the ‘white gold’ the region is so famous for.
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TENUTA
Via Marconi 17,
14035 Grazzano Badoglio AT
Tel./Fax +39 0141 925108
Visite e Degustazioni
info@tenuta-santa-caterina.it
RELAIS
Via Marconi 23,
14035 Grazzano Badoglio AT
Tel./Fax +39 0141 925472
Hospitality
relais@tenuta-santa-caterina.it
