The Grand Wine Tour Series: Villa Sparina
The history of Villa Sparina goes back to the 1700s when it was part of a grand colonial estate immersed in the vineyards of Monterotondo, in the heart of Gavi.
Today, it is the site of the Villa Sparina Wine Resort. The winery, founded in the 1970s by the Moccagatta family comprises of one hundred hectares of land, 60% of which are vineyards, surrounded by woods, refreshed by the Ligurian breeze and kissed by the sun. The majority of the vineyards cultivated are in Monterotondo.
The vines are primarily of the most important local grape variety Cortese, used to make the white wine Gavi DOCG del Comune di Gavi — also known simply as “Gavi”. The soul and prestige of Villa Sparina can be found in their Monterotondo label. This cru wine represents the highest quality of Villa Sparina production, a white wine made with 100% Cortese grapes grown in a 1945-era vineyard. It displays savouriness, minerality and incredible longevity. Their range of wines also includes sparkling wines and the Barbera “Rivalta”, a single-vineyard label obtained from nine hectares of vineyards.
Villa Sparina, Piedmont, Italy
At Villa Sparina, visitors can experience fine-dining at La Gallina Restaurant where the dishes balance creativity with southern Piedmont culinary traditions. Villa Sparina also houses the four-star L’Ostelliere Wine Resort, where guests can have a unique and unforgettable stay in a top Italian wine region.
Enjoy a 2-night stay at Villa Sparina, as well as a degustation dinner at La Gallina Restaurant is included in our 9 day Piedmont gastronomy tour – find out more here.
Why you should visit
- Breathtaking countryside estate and wine resort
- Leading producer of Gavi DOCG
- Fine-dining at La Gallina restaurant
Villa Sparina’s three different wine tastings offer guests the chance to taste the diversity of southern Piedmont, as well as the region’s specialty – Gavi DOCG. The stunning wine resort and estate are surrounded by vineyards and lush forests. All tastings are paired with local cold cuts and baked goods.
Make Villa Sparina part of your next Italian itinerary, or join us on our Piedmont: Food, Wine and Truffles gastronomy tour.
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