COMO Castello del Nero, Edvaldo Brito

COMO Castello Del Nero is nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany, and is a 12th-century castle reimagined as a world-class retreat, by the globally recognised wellness brand COMO hotels and resorts.COMO Castello Del Nero is a resort where history, wellness, and indulgence come together in perfect harmony. Edvaldo Brito, the General Manager explains how the estate has become a sanctuary for luxury travellers and wellness seekers globally, earning accolades including Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 50 and the Travelers’ Choice Awards in both the US and UK.Set on 700 acres of serene countryside, COMO Castello Del Nero offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, with yoga, pilates, personal training, and immersive nature trails--up to 300 km longGuests can indulge in Michelin-starred dining at La Torre, featuring a thoughtfully curated vegetarian menu and farm-to-table cuisine designed to nourish both body and soul. COMO Castello del Nero has programs for each guest, from the outdoorsy to the indoor type of guests. For a deeper connection to Tuscany’s culture, the estate offers e-bike tours through vineyard-covered hills, private wine tastings, and exclusive visits to family-run wineries, offering a true taste of local life. Edvaldo himself loves riding an e-bike and exploring nearby villages filled with hidden gems like cafes, osterias and a farmers market. Last November, COMO Castello Del Nero hosted the Curry Sisters Yoga Retreat, blending movement, mindfulness, and relaxation in one of Italy’s most breathtaking landscapes, something they may do again in future.Edvaldo is into fitness and wellness himself, with a daily 10 km commute to work with his mountain bike and he also enjoys pilates. He travels to relax and one of his favourite properties to relax is COMO Shambhala in Bali where he says he can disconnect with top notch wellness programs. Edvaldo says that COMO Castello del Nero is "the perfect place to do everything and absolutely nothing" for its mesmeriaing beauty in nature and perfect, customisable wellness programs for guests.Chapters00:00 Intro01:06 COMO Castello del Nero and the awards01:50 Wellness at the center of COMO Castello del Nero02:23 Fitness and wellness at Tuscany, who would've known?03:27 The history of the castle04:07 Renovation process by COMO started in 201904:45 Italian architect designed the property05:23 Wellness program at COMO Castello del Nero07:38 A place where you can have balanced wellness activities08:09 COMO properties with wellness and Michelin-star restaurants09:02 COMO's great concept on putting amazing quality food and wellness all over the world11:01 Guests leave the property with fuller life11:30 Edvaldo's fit lifestyle12:12 Edvaldo's traveling style13:59 COMO Castello del Nero close proximity to Milan14:34 Italy is home15:00 Property's location is the best of both worlds16:05 Most villa clients are European from neighbouring countries16:50 Explore Tuscany's hidden gems with the e-bike17:48 The villages around property18:28 Edvaldo's favourite one michelin-star osteria and local wine-tasting place20:10 Florence's strategic location to all parts of Italy21:08 Curry Sisters Yoga Retreat at November22:08 Where2FromHere, Edvaldo?22:55 Closing--Subscribe to Where2FromHere for the best and latest regular luxury travel updates. For collaborations, contact us at: renaemanos@mac.comHost: Renae Leith-Manos Editor: Angga KuntaraContent Writer: Tiasani SundariGraphic & Design: Caylie WilliamsFor more luxury travel go to: www.renaesworld.com.auFor more information on COMO Castello del Nero go to: https://www.comohotels.com/italy/como-castello-del-neroCheck out our luxury travel instagram: @renaesworldofficialFor Luxury Hotel Consulting: www.luxuryhotelconsulting.comWatch every episode with spectacular visuals from some of the world’s best and most luxurious hotels over on Renae’s YouTube channel, “Renae’s World, Where to From Here”.