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The Place
The Castello di Luzzano is situated in one of most beautiful spots of the area. It sits astride a hilltop at 270 m. straddling the border between the regions of Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna, with views over the hills of Oltrepò Pavese to one side, and the Colli Piacentini to the other, and enjoys soil that support a large array of grape varieties and yield super wines. But that's not all. Various archaeological relics from earliest times, which continue to come to light in the area from time to time, show that it is one of Italy's oldest wine zones. Even the wine of Luzzano itself was cited as far back as 1000 A.D., on a parchment-written document which is kept in the Castle.
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The Wine

Later Luzzano's grapes and wines were frequently mentioned as important constituents of the prebendal payments to the monastery of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro in Pavia, to which Luzzano has belonged for over 1000 years. 



The Fugazza family took over ownership at the beginning of this century. Currently, the estate extends over 120 hectares, of which 75 are DOC vineyards. The high quality wines, for which it has long been renowned, derive primarily from its mild, breezy climate, the marne-based soil and the careful selection of the best-suited clones. Wines are produced under two DOCs: Oltrepò Pavese, comprising the classic reds Barbera, Bonarda, Pinot Nero and Rosso Oltrepò; 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 that have made the owners, Maria Giulia and Giovannella, true "Donne del Vino" (Women of Wine).

HOSPITALITY

The estate has, apart from the Castle, a beautiful Church, built in the neo-classic style; traditional farmers cottages and the old Customs House recently turned into a "Locanda" 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 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 archaeological site, which is still being worked on, shows a Roman Villa dating 1st century A.D.
ACCOMMODATION
  All the apartments are on two floors: downstairs, kitchen and living room; upstairs, one or more bedrooms with the bath. On the front, a beautiful view on the vineyards.   The are four apartments: one with two rooms for a couple, one with three rooms for four persons, one with four rooms for four persons, and for six an apartment with five rooms.
 

 

PRICE LIST 2006-2007

Apartments
Apartment
1 night
2 nights
1 extra night
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
1 month
For 2 persons using one bed room
121
113
181
85
537
903
1213
1496
Clara
130
206
94
631.94
988
1298
1580
Paola-Mirella
130
206
94
631.94
988
1298
1580
Adriana
142
232
102
706
1072
1411
1693
For 4 persons using 2 bed rooms
Mirella-Paola
181
322
113
819
1241
1637
2004
Adriana
209
367
130
959
1411
1806
2173
For 6 persons using 3 bed rooms
Adriana
237
395
153
1044
1580
2031
2370
EXTRA
· Extra bed : PAOLA, MIRELLA e ADRIANA Euro 8 per day
· Final cleaning: 121 Euro 26 - Paola e Mirella Euro 31 - Adriana Euro 41
· Dogs and cats: Euro 5.16 per day

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Castello di Luzzano
di Maria Giulia e Giovannella Fugazza
Luzzano - 27040 Rovescala (PV) Italia

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