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Wine Places

Venice

LE CHATEAU
Via B. Brandolini 29, Cison di Valmarino

The magnificent hotel, housed in one of the largest and oldest castles in Europe
and surrounded by a beautiful green park, is located in the medieval village of
Cison di Valmarino, in the heart of the Prosecco country spanning the Veneto
hills between Venice and the Dolomites. After visiting the castle, visitors can
enjoy a fine selection of food and wine at cafés, wine bars, and wineries.
• t +39 0438 976720 / +39 0438 976647 www.hotelcastelbrando.com

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL VENICE BOTTEGA & ASSAGGI DA PIERO
Via Bonfadini 1, Mogliano Veneto Via Principale 99, Casièr

Close to the airports and the center of Venice, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel This historical grocery store specialising in meats, cheeses and wines located
Venice combines the very best of the Hilton hotel experience with the local in the town of Casìer, is the perfect place to try genuine, traditional Venetian
surroundings. Chef Lorenzo Marinello, Venetian of course, is responsible products. Piero’s bottega is an outstanding example of where the daily busi-
for the discerning mix of traditional and international cuisine served by ness of the shop has almost naturally expanded into a tasting hall, where you CAFFÈ LAVENA
the hotel restaurant, capable of satisfying even the most demanding palates. can enjoy appetizers, lunches and dinners – not to be missed! • www.lavena.it
• t +39 041 272 3311 www.hiltonhotels.it • t +39 0422 340670 www.alimentaridapiero.com • t +39 041 522 4070 Piazza San Marco 133/134, Venice

hen young and ambitious Carlo Carlo Goldoni, Alberto Moravia and Goffredo he was building his life’s fortune. He was never
Lavena bought a small café from Parise, not to mention Gabriele D’Annunzio ashamed to get his hands dirty and “maintained a
the Pietriboni brothers in 1860, and the eccentric duchess Luisa Casati, who healthy relationship with work”. He was a tireless
in
W the central Calle Frezzeria would often bring a leopard on a leash without and curious traveller with a well-trained eye –
just a few steps from the stunning Piazza San the waiters batting an eyelid, and famous patron immediately noting Sarotti in Berlin, the huge
Marco, he already had big plans for his Venetian known for his impeccable daily routine, none confectionery store on Leipzigerstrasse – and an
SAPORE DI VINO HOTEL VILLA FRANCESCHI enterprise. In no time at all, hardworking Carlo other than Richard Wagner. From the off Lavena open mind, always respectful of other traditions.

Largo Gandolfo, Caorle Via Don G. Minzoni 28, Mira transformed the small Lavena, into the meeting proved to be the worthy heir of the best Viennese At his own personal, Venetian interpretation of
place of the elegant and bustling Venetian high coffee tradition, a social gathering spot famous the Viennese Kaffenhouse, you can still order
Be sure to drop by cocktail bar Sapore di Vino found in the historical cen- A splendid seventeenth century Palladian villa in the heart of the Brenta Val- society of the late nineteenth century, seating at for its culinary delights and refined patisserie. memorable vanilla cakes, lemonade, pastries,
ter of Caorle, famous for its finger food, and join in the small town’s aperitif ley, Villa Franceschi is located on the natural continuation of the Grand Ca- his tables some of the greatest intellectuals living An enlightened entrepreneur, Carlo Lavena donuts, meringues and delicious marzipan
ritual (or as the locals like to say, andare a cicchetti). Not only this – with a nal. Today, the elegant luxury hotel is a prestigious destination for those want- in the city or just passing through, including sensed early on that constant innovation was the sweets to enjoy from an unbeatable “place in the
extensive selection of prize wines and quality products, Sapore di Vino is the ing to enjoy the best views, food and wine in Veneto, surrounded by a typically Prince Frédéric de Hohenloe Waldenbourg, winning card in the catering business on which sun” overlooking Piazza San Marco.
quintessential Italian bar, ideal for those who like to take it slow. Venetian atmosphere, as can be seen from the opulent building facades.
• t +39 328 641 8980 • t +39 041 426 6531 www.villafranceschi.com

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