Within the biodynamic estate La Raia there are several farmsteads which date back to the XIX century: homes, barns, wide arcades and old tanks witness an authentic agricultural world which we have fully recovered with our project of biodynamic farming and wine production.
Borgo Merlassino has been wisely restored by deamicisarchitetti, it represents one of the most fascinating examples of our concept of living with and within nature. It is located in a privileged position: on one side the vineyards and on the other the woods, facing a breath taking panorama of the valley in front.
The ancient oven, the barn and the wide kitchen have been refurbished yet maintaining their original sense. The external facades report the characteristic mottled colour of La Raia’s canteen, reporting the raw red soil multi toned effect of the typical technique called pisé.
Nowadays Borgo Merlassino opens to its guests the doors of three apartments named after the honey varieties we produce: Acacia, Millefiori and of course Ape Regina (queen bee). All the apartments have different lengths and decors, with a style which combines antique furniture with design artistic pieces, resulting into a unique experience within the Gavi hills.
From Borgo Merlassino you can follow a path cut through vineyards and fields, reaching La Raia’s canteen, where you will have the chance of tasting our Gavi and Barbera Demeter certified wines. Enjoy this experience paired with our Farro monococco dishes, biological honeys and other local fresh products.
1 double master bedroom with wardrobe and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds or double bed with wardrobe, both rooms with windows facing Borgo Merlassino’s internal garden. 1 extra bed in passageway between the two bedrooms.
2 en suite bathrooms with shower of which one has a window facing Borgo Merlassino’s back garden. 1 small toilet for guests’ use adjacent to living area.
Living room is an open space area on two levels, it separates kitchen and dining room from the sitting room which is furnished with TV. An arched French window opens up to a balcony with an amazing view over the internal garden and the valley.
Apartment’s equipment
Kitchen is furnished with oven, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, electric hobs, cooking tools, linen and cleaning kit. We also provide kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster and orange juicer.
Breakfast included.
Daily cleaning service.
Bed linens.
Bathroom towels, hairdryer, shampoo and body wash.
Free Wi-Fi.
TV.
Mosquito nets.
Fan.
Umbrella.