October 16, 2005"Grazie per la loro fantastica ed indimenticabile accoglienza e complimenti per il loro meraviglioso castello."
Il Principe Vittorio Emmanuele & La Principessa Marina di Savoia
October 2, 2005
"Two fabulous hosts who have combined the best of American spirit and
Italian beauty. Thank you for a wonderfully warm welcome and perfect
hospitality. We look forward to our next visit!"
Deborah Graze, US Consul General Milan & Steve Montgomery
Milan, Italy
September 18, 2005
"We came, we experienced, we loved the Castello di Sinio!! Thanks for a
fabulous visit in your beautiful hotel. Thanks also for your attention
to all the detail and the guidance you gave us."
Marcy & Duane DuCharme
Osprey, Florida USA
October
16, 2005
"Thank you for a delightful experience! We will treasure our stay at
the castello and think of you often."
Juliette & Hal Basile
San Francisco, CA USA
October 23, 2005
"E stata una belissima sopresa trovarvi! E piu bella dimensione aperta
nella nostra vita. Torneremo!!!"
Naty &Lena & Steff
Italia
October 24, 2005
"We have had a wonderful stay in your lovely castle. Thank you so much
Jay & Denise! Would love to return. Good Luck with this amazing
venture! P.S. Thanks for looking after our truffle!"
Mary & David
England
October
24, 2005
"Wonderful in every way! Couldn't have imagined a more wonderful place
and people to meet. We will be back!"
Jim & Jayne Todd
Dalton, CA USA
October 24, 2005
"We have laughed with you. We have learned from you. We have truly
experienced Piemonte because you have graciously shared with us your
love and knowledge of this wondrous area. Denise, your knowledge, skill
and expertise in the kitchen is second to none. Giacomo, your wit and
vast knowledge of the Piemontese wines is incredible. We thank you for
enriching our lives!"
Steve & Linda Campbell
San Diego, CA USA
October 24, 2005
"We thank you both for making our first visit to Piemonte an experience
to be savoured for years to come. Your personal guidance and insights
paved the way for us each and every step of the way. We look forward to
visiting again and sharing wine and great company."
John & Susan Olenik
San Diego, CA USA
October
30, 2005
"Congratulations to such a beautiful place. We were excited about your
hospitality and guidance. Thank you very much. We will return to your
lovely castello for more, soon again."
Werner & Ute Degen
Germany
November 1, 2005
"Complimenti per la bellissima dimora e la deliziosa
ospitalità
di James e Denise!"
La Famiglia Rizzi
Italia
November 15, 2005
"You realized our food and wine fantasy vacation and then some. It was
great to know that the best meals in the Piemonte were only 50 feet
from our room! (I'm still swooning from the fonduta con tartufo).
Thanks again for pampering us and setting high standards of hospitality
and guiding us through the cantinas and restaurants. We look forward to
our return. Book us a table in your restaurant...deliscioso!!"
David & Mike
New York City, USA
January 9, 2006
"Thank you for a wonderful stay! The hotel is splendid as are the food
and hosts."
Gary & Julia
London
February 2006
"Thank you so much Denise & James for such a beautiful stay .
You
are so hospitable and made us feel so welcome and special on our
"honeymoon". The place is amazing and is blessed with magnificent
hosts! Dinner was delicious - an experience we will always remember.
Cheers to new friends!!"
Taryn & Rod
Los Angeles
April 2006
"What a lovely weekend made special by such great hosts! ... who love
their jobs and show it! Many thanks!!
Kristine & Ken Aikin
Montreal
April 23, 2006
Quel charmond sejour! We came to this wonderful place on our annual
wine trip and discovered with enjoyment a beautiful landscape,
excellent wine, marvelous castle and food and of course the great
hospitiality of Denise & James! Like everybody else, we all
wish to
come back!
Nicole, Natalie, Etienne & friends
Lyon, France
May 19, 2006
"Thank you both so much for a most amazing experience. Your
recommendations, hospitality, warmth and generousity made my first trip
to Italia an absolutely incredible time. I couldn't have come to a
better place. And molto grazie for the evening grappas and chats. Not
only are you both good hosts but you are friends. Untl next time..."
Jim Parker
Boynton Beach, FL
May 23, 2006
"Non basterebbe un Poema per esprimere il miracolo come questo e
sopratutto dallo splendido connubio ospitalita' - calore umano -
raffinata e cercatezza - offerti con genunita' di James and Denise"
Ferrero e Silvia
June 2006
"What a beautiful experience! Your castle is wonderful and you are so
gracious. We will always remember out time here."
Laurie & Doug Pecchenino
Santa Clara, CA
June 30, 2006
"To the Hotel Castello di Sinio, where Denise & James practice
what
Cesar Ritz preached! Such fantastic hospitality "a la Ritz"!
Herve' & Susan Fournier
University Hotelier Cesar Ritz, Lake Geneva
August 31, 2006
"Denise and James,
We've had such a fabulous visit! The property is amazing and so
beautiful, the location perfect, but above all else, your hospitality
has been so much appreciated. You have made many great memories for us
here! We hope to see you again soon."
Carol & Jim Fleter, Marietta, Georgia USA
September 9, 2006
"Dear Denise & James,
You each put so much care and effort into every moment of our stay.
Thank you for your great, endearing thoughtfulness. Your castle in
Piedmont is a beautiful place indeed. The best of luck - your future
will be a bright one!"
Lawerence, Diane and Melissa Castleman, Hamden, CT USA
September 16, 2006
"Thank you so much James and Denise for your great warmth, joie de
vivre, and generousity to us all!! You helped us discover Piemonte in
the most exuberant way! And your hospitality is something we will
remember with joy, ... until we return! Our very best!"
Carla & Phil Reed, Albany, California
September 19, 2006
"Denise & James,
Your are both the perfect hosts. We hate to leave! You have done a
wonderful job restoring the castle but what makes the castle is both of
you. We hope to return and we will tell all of our friends. Best of
Luck, Happiness and Love."
Deborah & Gary Battaglia, New Jersey
September 20, 2006
"Thank you for a sublime visit to one of the most beautiful places in
the world. Your generousity and attention to detail in everything you
have accomplished here have made this one of the most memorable parts
of any of our trips to Europe. Many thanks and best of luck to both of
you!"
Paula & Michael Roman, Orlando, FL
September 21, 2006
"Words are not adequate to describe the experience here. It is an
exhilarating environment with hosts of the first order. Our stay was
far too short, but incredibily memorable. May we see you again."
Marion Juvay & Kenton cobb, Durham, NC, USA
September 22, 2006
"Dear Jay, Denise & Pino the Cat,
Just wanted to drop you a note and thank you for helping to make our
experience in Italy so enjoyable. Our stay in your wonderful castle was
truly magical; all the feeling of being transported to ane era of
centuries past while enjoying the most modern and tasteful luxuries of
the present. Your guidance and help with our itineraries and your most
precise driving directions really enabled us to make the most of our
stay last week. Denise, your prowess in the kitchen was impressive and
both of your wealths of knowledge of the history and wine of the region
elevated our dining experience to a whole new level. In all, this was a
transforming and life affirming stay in a most beautiful and relaxing
setting. Best of luck with your upcoming endeavors and we hope to visit
you in the future. Best Regards."
Gregg and Robin Schweitzer
September 25, 2006
"We had a nice stay in this wonderful castle. James, you are a nice
guy, and Denise you cook the best food we tasted here in Piemonte, even
better than Davide Palluda. We're going to recommend to all our friends
to come here! Thank you for a wonderful experience."
Jan & Nordar Helland, Oslo, Norway
October 4, 2006
"Thank you for a fantastic break. Your attention to detail shows
everywhere we turn and your castle is just sublime. You run a very
tight ship in a wonderfully laid back manner! We loved every minute."
Dianne and Brian Cavanaugh, Devon, England
October 6, 2005
We want you to know that we had an absolutely wonderful time in
Piedmont, due in part to great weather, breath-taking scenery, and top
quality food where ever we went, but also in no small measure to your
wonderful hospitality. We loved your attention to detail, your friendly
and helpful attitude with our luggage situation and your informative
directions and advice. We will be back and we will bring lots of
friends. Jay, I'm counting on playing golf with you next time!
Austin and Diane Librach, Austin, Texas
October 11, 2006
Denise & Jay,
Below is a story by Frank Bruni in today's New York Times championing
the food of Piedmont (even over Emilia-Romagna). We can't imagine how
much more praise he would have heaped had he dined at the Castello with
you. Carolyn and I (and we speak also for Celeste) had an incredible
time in Piedmont. This was mostly because of your wonderful
hospitality. Not only have you made the Castello into the perfect
combination of modern luxury and traditional beauty, but your
unflagging care of your guests (and liberal grappa pours) are
remarkable. All of our friends have noted how relaxed and happy we look
since returning. We can't wait to come back, so please don't drink all
the Barolo or eat all the Tartufi bianco. Hope to see you soon.
Carolyn & Doug Brandon, Washington D.c.
October 23, 2006
Dear James & Denise,
Paula and I would like to thank you for a lovely week at the Castello.
You have put your heart and soul into making it a beautiful place to
be, but also your knowledge of the area, your connections with people
and things to do is amazing. ... We hope to return for another visit in
the future. One week was certainly not enough time to explore all the
wonderful things about Le Langhe. Kind Regards,
Claudio di Lillo, BelVino Wine Shop, Solon, OH
November 2006
Hello James & Denise:
Well, we've back for three weeks, and Iàve been meaning to
let
you know how much we enjoyed our stay at Castello di Sinio. We loved
the Piemonte, and especially the Castello. Denise's culinary efforts
were truly to die for. I have never tasted food so delicious before or
since. And the wine selection was suberb. James is the conusmmate host
and wine tour organizer.
Milano is great...Tuscany is very nice also, but
Piemonte
nicer because, I think, it hasn't suffered so much from tourists. Rome
is, of course Rome... If I can get shirley to brave the train ride
again, we'll be back. The Castello will be our first port of call!
Regards, Frank & Shirley Gunderson
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