Hotel Marqués de Riscal

Set among the vineyards of a historic winery in a medieval village, the hotel opened in September 2006. Its sweeping curves, titanium roof and asymmetric walls contrast with the old wine cellars built in 1858 by the architect Ricardo Bellsola.

Ribbons of titanium in pink, gold and silver, colours drawn from the wine, the bottle mesh and the label, swirl over sandstone volumes. The 43 rooms and suites, each different in shape and view, are set in two wings joined by a suspended footbridge, and inside leather, raw maple and dark marble combine with furniture by the architect and others such as Alvar Aalto.