In a land famous for producing one of Italy's most celebrated red wines, Vigne del Barolo Golf Resort & Spa feature a beautiful hotel with more than 40 exclusive guestroom suites and an 18-hole championship golf course in the midst of rolling hills covered by flourishing vineyards. Co-designed by Jose Marie Olazabal and Emanuele Canonica, nine holes will be open for play in September 2008.

Set near the town of Barolo, the setting evokes a sense of lifestyle and wellness in a stress free environment and is immersed in the local vineyards that grow Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo and Chardonnay grapes. Stunning views of the Italian Alps also surround the area, which offers easy access to internationally acclaimed skiing, yet it is centrally located in Europe with excellent access from Turin and Milan Malpensa International Airports and road access for nearby French, Swiss, German and Italian visitors.

Vigne del Barolo Golf Resort & Spa will also luxury apartments in restored farmhouses, a fine-dining restaurant featuring regional cuisine, an amply stocked cellar of the finest wine selections and spacious conference rooms. Among the various membership and playing opportunities the resort will offer is a unique wine membership, allowing individuals and families to take part in the stages of the wine-making process. This will provide the thrill of owning one's own vineyard without the expense of actually purchasing and maintaining one.