Locanda La Raia
Nestled in the heart of the rolling green Gavi Hills, this beautiful and elegant 12 bedroom mansion is surrounded by vineyards, pastures and woods and embraces a unique eco-system created by the biodynamic farm on the estate.
It is a unique and special property rooted in nature, Locanda La Raia is unquestionably one of the most elegant estates to host an intimate wedding in the Gavi region.
Weddings can take place by the sparkling blue lake or within the leafy vineyards that surround the mansion. Guests are able to wander, champagne in hand, through Locanda La Raia’s very own sculpture trail featuring works by Remo Salvadori and Korean artist Koo Jeong A.
The dedicated wedding team will work with couples first to determine the style and vision of the wedding before arranging the entirety of the day, taking care of everything from the flowers to the music. Wedding menus at Locanda La Raia are centred around the surrounding countryside’s bounty, echoing the seasons rhythm. Bread is baked on-site each morning, fruit and vegetables are picked from the garden, and meat is reared from free-range Fassona cows. To pair with dinner, Locanda La Raia offers its organic-certified biodynamic wines, including its Gavi Riserva Vigna della Madonnina and Gavi Pisé, which are both multiple award-winning.
La Raia welcomes a recently fully refurbished Borgo Merlassino: an ancient farming village only 10 minutes’ drive distance.
The Borgo occupies one of the most beautiful positions in the Gavi area, overlooking an unspoilt valley, among ancient woods and a small, easily accessible lake. The various buildings that compose it, once dedicated to different agricultural activities, are organised around a large circular courtyard; around it is the Cortese vineyards of La Raia.
Extra activities available include: Wine tours and tastings, wellness treatments at the in-house spa which does include an indoor/outdoor pool, cookery classes, guided bike rides and lakeside picnics in this enchanting and incomparable setting.
Airports
Distance from:
- Milano Malpensa airport, 145 km
- Genoa airport, 77 km
- Milano and Genoa city center, 100 km
Accommodation
- The house welcomes up to 26 guests in 12 rooms, including extra beds
- 8 extra guests are included at Borgo Merlassino
Wet weather
There is possibility to accommodate the party in the property split between the living area and the restaurant (max number 40 pax)
Borgo Merlassino welcomes up to 120 people inside the Fienile or under the Portico.
Air conditioning
Yes
Catering
In house or external
- The hotel collaborates with reputable catering companies designed for weddings, at an extra cost
- The client is welcome to bring in their choice of catering company or choose from a list of suppliers suggested by the hotel
Supplier policy
You can bring your own suppliers in and a list of suggested suppliers is available from the hotel
Booking policy
Available all year
Where to stay
A range of hotels such as Cascina Binè, Villa la Bollina & Villa Sparina are located a short drive away
Accessibility
Dedicated room on the first floor, accessible by lift. Possibility of dining on the floor without encountering architectural barriers
Max wedding guests
- Max 40 guests for both indoor and outdoor options at La Raia
- Max 120 guests for both indoor and outdoor potions at Borgo Merlassino
Church
Gavi, Tassarolo, Novi Ligure (all within a maximum distance of 10 minutes)
Civil ceremony
Only a symbolic ceremony is available on site