10 of the best country hotels in Italy with great food
by Alastair Sawday - The guardian Lifestyle, Italy holidays
A love of food is synonymous with Italy, and these family-run hotels chosen by Alastair Sawday showcase regional cuisine and local produce as well as being gorgeous places to stay
Umbria - La Locanda del Capitano, Montone
The fortified village of Montone is closed to traffic, and on one of its steepest alleys is the Locanda (inn) of “Captain” Giancarlo Polito – economist, photographer, hotelier and chef. He adores showing off his village, loves talking about food and knows every producer in Umbria. Guests can sample wines and cheeses in Tipico, their on-site osteria, before dinner with a choice of 400 wines. Cooking classes, truffle hunts and visits to wineries are also available.
