Tenuta La Marchesa

The historic villa La Marchesa is at the center of a 190 acres wine estate of which 145 are planted with single-body vineyards: it is one of the most important properties in Piedmont, entirely subject to landscape restrictions There are various buildings on the estate:

The 18th century Villa built in the second half of the 1700s by expanding a pre-existing 17th century building, is listed as a National Monument; the furnishings are all antique with important collections of pewter, paintings, carpets, furniture and porcelain. The villa is private, it can be visited by reservation for groups of 8 to a maximum of 25 people, it is possible to organize tastings or lunches and dinners.

The large hall with spectacular views of the vineyards, used for concerts, cultural events, business meetings.

The ancient lemon house of the Villa transformed into a museum of rural civilization with some spectacular piece.

The ancient 17th century cellar with red brick vaults.

The modern cellar with a tasting room.

The wine resort farmhouse located in a 16th century villa has 12 rooms with bathroom, swimming pool, two restaurant rooms open to the public and also available for weddings, private events, conferences in the center of a garden and the estate’s vineyards.

The gazebo at the edge of a private lake of almost 6 acres with spectacular Japanese cherry blossoms, yellow irises and lotus flowers.

The history of the Marchesa Estate
1550 News on the history of the estate begins, the Sauli marquises of Pozzolo purchase the property now used as a farmhouse, called Saula and mentioned in documents as an open portico for the shelter of pilgrims heading to the port of Genoa. From this date the continuous purchases of land by the family began.

1730 The Sauli family dies out, in the land register from the end of the 1600s the lands occupied by the Marchioness are the same as today.

1780 The Marquises Corte or Della Corte enlarged the Villa and build the chapel dedicated to the Guardian Angels in analogy to the family chapel once located on the left side of the main altar of the cathedral of Novi Ligure.

1800 The Napoleonic wars for the conquest of Novi Ligure take place partly on the hills in front of the Marchesa, according to tradition Napoleon sleeps at the Marchesa.

1814 The Corte family, perhaps due to war problems, was forced to sell the property which underwent a series of changes of ownership.

1880 The Marquises Raggio d’Azeglio purchase the Marchesa and the Saula as part of a 5000 acres fiefdom which includes the entire Gavi area.

1980 The Giulini with a series of purchases reconstitute the estate complex in the consistency it had at the time of the Sauli, an important restoration concerns the Villa, the chapel, the Saula building, the ancient cellar and the modern cellar.

Stays It is possible to stay in the 12 rooms with bathroom, restaurant and swimming pool. Special half board rates on weekdays.

Visits It is possible to visit the modern and ancient cellars with wine tasting or with a platter. Possibility of visiting the villa, the gardens and vineyards of the estate, trekking to the lake.

Flavours Tasting of Gavi wine, brut and rosé sparkling wines, native Piedmont reds with unforgettable aromas, platter with local products.

Location Perfect for weddings, private or business events near Milan, Turin and Genoa, in the center of the Gavi area.

Experiences The estate offers the choice between 5 different experiences from 20 to 150 euros per person.