"Cru" Escape: One Night with dinner at OperaO2 Wine Resort near Modena

Your stay at OperaO2 Wine Resort is set in the hills of Levizzano di Castelvetro, surrounded by the vineyards that are home to Lambrusco Grasparossa. About 30 minutes from Modena, the estate combines a winery, an acetaia for balsamic vinegar, a resort, and a restaurant, offering a complete immersion into Emilia's food and wine culture.

Your holiday package begins with the 'Emilia Experience', a 75-minute guided tour. A member of the hospitality team will lead you through the winery, explaining the estate's organic winemaking with a focus on Lambrusco Grasparossa, the native red grape of the Castelvetro hills. The visit continues to the acetaia, where you will see the traditional 'batterie', rows of wooden barrels used to age Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena over a minimum of twelve years.

In the tasting room, you will sample two of the estate's organic wines: the Opera02 Lambrusco Secco DOP, a fresh sparkling red, and the Malbo Gentile Rosso dell’Emilia IGT, a still and softer red. The tasting also includes three balsamic vinegars of different ages, served with Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and focaccia with Prosciutto Crudo di Modena DOP.

In the evening, a four-course seasonal dinner awaits you at the estate's restaurant, with wines included. The menu changes with the seasons. A winter menu might feature dishes like calzagatti with ricotta cream or traditional Modenese tortellini, while a summer menu could include ravioli with fresh tomato and basil or vitello tonnato. The exact dishes will depend on the menu available during your stay.

Your package also includes overnight accommodation, breakfast, and one hour of access to the wellness area, which features a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, and an emotional shower.