Company and Location

The Fugazza family took over ownership at the start of 1900. Currently, the estate extends over 120 hectares, of which 80 are DOC vineyard. The high quality wines, for which it has long been renowed, derive primarily from its mild, breezy climate, the marne-based soil and the careful selection of the best-suited clones. Wine are produced under two DOC: Oltrepo Pavese, comprising the classic reds Barbera, Bonarda, Pinot Nero and Rosso Oltrepo; and Colli Piacentini, encompassing Gutturnio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia and Chardonnay. The more prestigious reserve wines, matured in small, oak barrels, reveal the dedication and love of the land that have made the owner Giovannella, true "Donna del Vino" (Women of Wine). The hamlet that forms the estate has, apart from the Castle, a beautiful Church, built in the neo-classical style, traditional workers cottages and the old Custom house which has been turned as a inn with sleeping rooms and a stylish restaurant serving local food with the great Luzzano's wines. In these ancient surroundings, with its 18th century cottages fully renovated, visitors can stay in small, delightfully furnished apartments, which they may use as a base for exploring the area, seeped in history and beauty. The Castle and its cellars are also available for those who wish to taste the estate's wine or delve more deeply into its production. Visits to the new cellar are enlivened by its collection of modern art paintings, while in the old, mediaeval cellar guests can relive the history of the estate, with its origins stretching back to Roman times. An archeological site, which is still being worked on, shows a Roman Villa dating 1st century A.D