Il Boscareto is a contemporary hotel on a ridge above Serralunga d’Alba, the village that gives Barolo some of its firmest, longest-lived wines. On paper it is a 49-room resort with a two-floor spa. In practice most guests come for one reason: since the 2026 Michelin Guide, La Rei Natura by Michelangelo Mammoliti is one of only fifteen three star restaurants in Italy, and you can sleep a lift ride away from it. My one-line verdict: arguably the best place in the Langhe to build a trip around a single extraordinary dinner, with comfortable modern rooms rather than historic charm.
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Quick facts: Il Boscareto Resort & Spa
- Location: Via Roddino 21, Serralunga d’Alba, in the Barolo zone of the Langhe, a UNESCO World Heritage wine landscape in southern Piedmont.
- Rooms and suites: 49, from Classic rooms to Terrace Suites, following a renovation and extension completed at the end of 2023.
- Restaurants: La Rei Natura (three Michelin stars, 2026 guide) and the more relaxed Il Sunsì Bistrot.
- Price level: high, and very high once you add a three star dinner and wine. Autumn weekends cost the most.
- Season: the hotel does not publish a fixed winter closure. Guests have stayed in January, but there are reports of an annual break in the depths of winter, so for January and February dates ask the hotel.
- Nearest airport: Turin Caselle, about 108 km, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Cuneo Levaldigi is closer (around 50 minutes) but has few flights.
- Best for: food lovers, Barolo enthusiasts, couples and autumn truffle trips.
Check prices and availability
With only 49 rooms and a three star restaurant downstairs, October and November weekends fill early. Compare dates and room categories before you book the dinner.
Location and getting there
The hotel stands on the road from Serralunga towards Roddino, just outside the village, with vineyards falling away on several sides. The resort belongs to the Dogliani family, owners of the Beni di Batasiolo wineries, and much of what you see from the windows is their vineyard land. Serralunga’s 14th-century castle, one of the best preserved in Piedmont, is a short drive or a pleasant walk away, and Alba is roughly 20 minutes by car.
Turin Caselle is the most practical airport, about 108 km away. Genoa is around 154 km, Milan Linate about 172 km and Malpensa about 193 km, so allow a good two hours from Milan, more on Friday evenings. A car or a private driver is close to essential here: the Barolo villages are all within 25 minutes, but public transport between them is thin and you will not want to drive after a Barolo tasting. Our Italy travel planner covers car hire and transfers. If you are flying into Turin, it is worth adding a night in the city; our Turin food guide covers vermouth, chocolate and a Langhe day.
Rooms and suites
Il Boscareto opened in 2009 as a modern building rather than a converted farmhouse, and that is the first thing to know. Expect floor-to-ceiling windows, clean lines and a palette of greys and warm neutrals softened by classic fabrics, not frescoes or beamed ceilings. The renovation completed at the end of 2023 refurbished the existing 39 rooms and added ten more, bringing the total to 49 spread over six floors.
The categories you will see when booking are:
- Classic Room: the entry level, for two guests.
- Deluxe Room: more space, can sleep three.
- Junior Suite and Terrace Junior Suite: a separate sitting area; the terrace versions add outdoor space facing the vines.
- Suite and Terrace Suite: the largest rooms. Two of the bigger suites have panoramic terraces and a discreet kitchenette, and some suites have a fireplace or a hydromassage bath.
Booking sites list room sizes from about 35 to 56 square metres for the upper categories. Every room has a view of some kind, but the outlook varies a great deal, from wide vineyard panoramas to the village or the hillside, so it is worth asking for a vineyard-facing room on an upper floor.
Dining: La Rei Natura and Il Sunsì
Michelangelo Mammoliti, a Piedmontese chef with Calabrian roots who trained in France, earned two Michelin stars at La Madernassa in Guarene before moving to Il Boscareto, where La Rei Natura opened in early 2022. In the 2026 Michelin Guide Italy, presented in November 2025, it was the only restaurant in the country promoted to three stars.
The cooking is built around vegetables, most of them grown in the chef’s own kitchen gardens and greenhouses using biodynamic methods. There are three tasting menus:
- De Rerum: ten courses and the chef’s fullest statement.
- MAD 100% Natura: plant led, with animal protein playing a minor role.
- Voyage: bolder flavours drawn from the chef’s travels.
Some dishes can also be ordered à la carte, and the wine list leans heavily on Barolo crus and older vintages. According to the Michelin Guide, the restaurant is closed on Monday and Tuesday, serves dinner only from Wednesday to Friday, and lunch and dinner at weekends. Menu prices change, so check them with the hotel when you reserve, and book the table at the same time as the room.
For the other nights, Il Sunsì Bistrot is led by chef Alessandro Capalbo and serves Piedmontese dishes with a few Sicilian touches, from breakfast through a light lunch, aperitivo on the terrace and dinner. It is the sensible choice for a second evening, when you want vitello tonnato and a glass of Serralunga Barolo rather than another long tasting menu.
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Spa and pool
La Sovrana Spa spreads over two floors and is one of the larger hotel spas in the Langhe, at around 1,700 square metres according to one hotel listing. The upper level holds the Water Room, with a stone-lined heated pool whose glass walls slide open to the garden in warm weather, plus a whirlpool and a Technogym fitness area. Downstairs are the Finnish sauna, an aromatic Turkish bath, a frigidarium, herbal infusions, treatment rooms and a fire-lit relaxation room. Outside there is a garden solarium with loungers on the lawn.
Spa access is generally included for hotel guests, with massages and treatments booked and paid separately; check current hours and any age limits when you arrive. One honest point: listings disagree on whether there is a separate outdoor pool. What the hotel itself describes is the indoor pool opening to the outside, and some summer guests have said they would have liked a true outdoor pool. If lounging by an open-air pool in July matters to you, ask the hotel before booking.
Wine, truffles and activities
Wine is the obvious activity. The hotel arranges tours and tastings at the family’s Batasiolo winery, including the barrel cellar, and the resort’s own cellar holds a large collection of Langhe labels chosen by its sommelier. Batasiolo is a sensible first tasting, but do not stop there: Serralunga is home to many celebrated small producers, and most quality estates in the Langhe require an appointment, so ask the concierge to book them before you arrive. For context on the grapes and villages, read our guide to what Piedmont is actually famous for, and for something lighter between Barolo tastings, our piece on Moscato d’Asti.
The experiences listed by the hotel include:
- Truffle hunting: a morning in the woods with a local trifolau and his dog. White truffle season runs roughly from October to December; the 96th Alba White Truffle Fair runs from 10 October to 6 December 2026, with the market open at weekends.
- Vineyard walks and guided hikes through the hills and woods around Serralunga.
- Vespa rides along the ridge roads.
- Cheese tastings and picnics on the hotel lawns.
- Cycling: bicycles can be rented, though the hills are steep. Ask whether e-bikes are available on your dates.
There is no golf course or tennis court on site; listings mention both in the wider area, so ask the concierge if you want to play.
What’s nearby
Serralunga sits on the eastern side of the Barolo zone. Monforte d’Alba and Castiglione Falletto are a few minutes away, Barolo and La Morra about 20 minutes, and the Barbaresco villages of Barbaresco and Neive around 30 to 40 minutes. Alba is the base for the truffle fair, the Saturday market and the best wine bars. Our full guide to wine hotels in the Langhe maps out the villages and suggests a three day route, and our best vineyard hotels and wine resorts in Italy hub compares Il Boscareto with estates in Tuscany, Franciacorta and on Etna.
Il Boscareto vs other Langhe wine hotels
| Hotel | Location | Standout | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Boscareto Resort & Spa | Serralunga d’Alba, Barolo zone | Three star La Rei Natura, two-floor La Sovrana Spa, Batasiolo tastings | Gastronomy trips |
| Casa di Langa | Cerretto Langhe | 39 rooms with terraces on a 42 hectare estate, wine academy, truffle hunts, heated outdoor pool | Modern luxury and wine education |
| Palas Cerequio | La Morra, inside the Cerequio cru | A handful of suites on the Michele Chiarlo estate, daily tastings | Barolo devotees who want privacy |
| Relais San Maurizio | Santo Stefano Belbo | 17th century monastery, Michelin starred dining, spa of over 1,000 square metres | Spa and wine together |
In short: Casa di Langa has the better outdoor setting and pool, Palas Cerequio puts you inside a single vineyard, and Relais San Maurizio has the more historic building. None of them offers three star dining under the same roof, which is what sets Il Boscareto apart.
Who it suits, and who it does not
It suits:
- Food lovers who want to plan a trip around one of Italy’s fifteen three star restaurants.
- Barolo drinkers who want Serralunga, Monforte and Castiglione Falletto on the doorstep.
- Couples visiting in autumn or winter, when an indoor pool and a large spa are worth more than a garden pool.
It does not suit:
- Travellers looking for a historic castle or farmhouse with old-world character.
- Summer guests who want a big outdoor pool scene.
- Anyone without a car or driver who wants to explore independently.
Charlotte’s tip: book two nights, not one
Plan La Rei Natura for the first evening, ideally a Wednesday or Thursday, then keep the second for Il Sunsì and an early night. That leaves a whole day in between for a morning truffle hunt, lunch in Monforte and an afternoon in the spa, rather than rushing a three star dinner after a long drive from Milan.
Practical tips
- Booking: reserve La Rei Natura when you book the room, and remember it is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Ask whether any package includes the dinner.
- Best rooms to request: a Terrace Junior Suite or Terrace Suite facing the vineyards, on an upper floor.
- Season: late September to mid November brings harvest colours, fog in the valleys and truffles, but also the highest rates. Late April to June is greener, calmer and better value. For January and February, ask the hotel about opening dates.
- Dress: smart casual for the three star dinner; the Langhe is relaxed, but most guests dress up for La Rei Natura.
- Kids and pets: children of all ages are welcome, with cots and extra beds at a supplement. Dogs are accepted for a daily fee.
Check prices and availability
Compare Il Boscareto’s room categories for your dates, from Classic rooms to Terrace Suites over the vines, and secure the room before you book the dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does La Rei Natura have three Michelin stars?
Yes. Michelangelo Mammoliti’s restaurant at Il Boscareto was the only new three star restaurant in the 2026 Michelin Guide Italy, bringing the national total to fifteen.
Do I have to stay at the hotel to eat at La Rei Natura?
No, the restaurant is open to outside guests, but tables are limited and it is closed on Monday and Tuesday, so hotel guests should book their table together with the room.
Does Il Boscareto have an outdoor pool?
The main pool is in the spa’s Water Room, heated and with glass walls that open to the garden in warm weather. Listings disagree on a separate outdoor pool, so ask the hotel if that matters to you.
How far is Il Boscareto from Turin and Milan?
Turin airport is about 108 km, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Milan Linate is about 172 km and Malpensa about 193 km, so allow two hours or more.
