As guests navigate the winding approach to Casa Di Langa, every turn of the road offers a glimpse of the captivating views awaiting them at the top.
Casa di Langa, a boutique destination spa and wellness resort, is set on 104 acres in Italy’s Piedmont region. Located in the heart of the Alta Langa wine region, this luxury property offers an intimate, private experience, deeply connected to its natural surroundings.
The Alta Langa region is renowned for its high-quality DOCG sparkling wines, produced from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown in the surrounding vineyards. It also offers a perfect perch to explore the Bassa Langa (lower Langa), famous for Barolo and Barbaresco wines (considered the King and Queen of wines) and Barbera d’Alba.
It’s no surprise, then, that this unique property is a popular draw for food and wine enthusiasts who come to indulge in the region’s agricultural, oenological, and cultural riches.
It is also a magnet for those seeking romance and relaxation in a serene, natural setting away from many over-touristed large (and medium-sized) cities in Italy swarming with American tourists.
The Resort’s Visionary And Respectful Ownership
The owner of Casa di Langa, Kyle Krause, is a visionary American entrepreneur from Iowa with deep roots in both the U.S. and Italy. Notably, he is the primary owner of Parma Calcio, the Italian soccer team, and owns two Piedmontese wineries, Vietti and Enrico Serafino.
With a home in nearby Monforte, Krause frequently drove past an abandoned structure on a hill that had been under development as a hotel until its owners ran out of funds. Krause decided to purchase the property at auction to complete the ambitious project, emphasizing functional design and sustainability.
Open since June 2021, the luxury spa resort boasts 39 rooms and suites across seven floors. Its expansive layout offers a sense of seclusion, with guests typically mingling only at the bars, library, spa, infinity swimming pool, firepit, or restaurant.
The Milanese team at GaS Studio, in collaboration with Parisotto+Formenton Architettimil, was placed in charge of the project’s architectural and interior redesign. The hotel feels integrally connected to the land, with a series of terraces descending toward the valley that almost look like an amphitheater.
Muted colors and locally sourced and recycled exterior materials (such as brick, stucco, wood and granite) add to its sense of timelessness and linkage to the rural landscape.
Both public spaces and interior terraces and patios overlook forests, hazelnut groves, fruit trees and vineyards dotting the hillsides, offering panoramic views, including the Castle of Serralunga d’Alba.
Further in the distance are the towns of La Morra and Castiglione Falletto, and on a clear day, the alpine mountain range and the peak of Monviso (dubbed The Stone King), close to the French border.
Sustainable Luxury at Casa Di Langa: No Greenwashing
Located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the resort’s commitment to sustainability is pervasive throughout. This includes the project’s carbon neutrality, use of 100% recycled water for irrigation, geothermal heating, and a focus on land preservation.
The division between indoor and outdoor spaces is virtually seamless, with similar materials and textures, including sustainably harvested, FSC-certified wood and Pietra di Luserna stone (from a local granite quarry).
The guest room decor is sophisticated and minimalist modern, featuring Italian and Nordic furniture in light woods, textiles in neutral tones, and stone ledges that add to its spaciousness. This is highlighted by bold lighting fixtures and museum-quality contemporary art.
Beds are uber-comfortable and inviting, with padded headboards, reading lamps, and mattresses crafted from all-natural materials. Granite sinks and room-size glass stall showers paired with tiled granite flooring add to the feeling of sybaritic luxury.
No disposable plastic is used in the room, and toilet paper and tissues are made from bamboo pulp sourced from a company that plants a tree for every 100 rolls used.
Dining At La Faula Restaurant
The glass wall at La Faula (fairytale, in Piedmontese dialect) Restaurant offers unspoilt views of the outdoors, almost bringing the outdoors into the ample space, which features an open kitchen and generously spaced tables. The same natural woods and natural hues from the guest rooms are replicated for the dining room furniture, with handcrafted wood stepstools for ladies’ purses.
A sumptuous complementary buffet breakfast is served in the same dining room each morning.
The headquarters of the Slow Food Movement, which guides this kitchen and others around the world, is not far away, in the town of Bra. Helmed by Executive Chef Daniel Zeilinga, the on-site restaurant features an innovative, creative “green menu” that reinvents many regional classics at lunch and dinner.
Many ingredients on the seasonal tasting menus or à la carte menu come from the chef’s biodynamic vegetable garden and fruit orchard, or are locally sourced. Even the coffee (sourced from Tuscany) is organic and used as compost.
Some of the standout dishes include Agnolotti del plin (stuffed pasta), Tajarin (delicate egg pasta) and Fassona Sirloin (which comes from local cattle). In season, dishes can be topped with shaved white truffles.
Of course, the in-house sommelier, Andrea Cuccureddu, is an excellent wine educator who not only suggests wonderful pairings but also educates diners about the region’s history and its wineries.
Small Is Beautiful: Personal Service at Casa Di Langa
Guests experience exceptional, personalized service from the moment they arrive, whether at the spa, bar, concierge desk, restaurant, or reception. The multilingual staff seem as genuinely happy to work at the property as guests are to stay there.
There’s 24/7 room service, and to enhance the guest experience, the team offers engaging on-site activities, including cooking and gardening classes, as well as guided wine tastings, providing insight into the property’s culinary and wine heritage.
An abundance of large and small, family-owned wineries in the region offer tours and tastings. Additionally, guests can easily explore the region’s other authentic treasures in nearby cities such as Turin, Alba (renowned for its white truffles), and Asti, all within a short drive.
IF YOU GO
- Casa di Langa is open for 10 months per year, from the end of March/early April to mid-January.
- Rates start from €600 for a double room, including breakfast.