Departure gate: Wine time in Italy

Italian villa Il Salviatino launches a package titled The Grape Escape, which provides guests with wine- tasting, dining and spa time.

Guests will be accommodated in one of the villa's Green House Suites, which feature a large bedroom and bathroom with arched brick ceilings and contemporary artwork, and a separate al fresco living area encased in a glass dome which offers direct access to the villa's park and gardens. They will be driven to the Poggio al Tesoro estate in Bolgheri to enjoy some well-aged wines and have a spa treatment in Montalcino, known for its eco-friendly philosophy and innovative approach to wine making. This is valid until Dec 28, and costs from 4,450 ($5,730) plus 10 percent VAT for two people. More information: www.salviatino.com.