Restored castle and wine estate for sale in Lunigiana, Tuscany, with a modern winery, 2.2 hectares of vineyards, accommodation for guests, private tower apartment, gardens and a swimming pool. Annual wine production capacity is up to 22,000 bottles.

Castle and Wine Estate for Sale in Tuscany with Winery and Guest Accommodation

This restored castle and wine estate for sale in Tuscany combines a medieval Malaspina residence, an established winery, 2.2 hectares of vineyards, guest accommodation and a swimming pool. The property is located in the hills of Lunigiana, in the province of Massa-Carrara, close to the border between Tuscany, Liguria and Emilia-Romagna.

The estate covers approximately 4 hectares, or 9.9 acres, and includes 1,382 square metres of buildings. The main components are a 1,056-square-metre medieval castle, a modern 304-square-metre wine cellar and a 22-square-metre cottage that could be converted into additional guest accommodation.

The restored castle has stone and brick walls, terracotta and parquet floors, original stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams and an internal courtyard. It currently provides reception and dining areas, professional hospitality facilities, eight guest units and a private apartment in the tower.

On the ground floor, the hospitality accommodation includes an entrance hall, two dining rooms, a guest bathroom, a large kitchen with pantry and a staff changing room with its own bathroom. The first floor contains six bedrooms with private bathrooms and two independent suites, each arranged with a living room, bedroom and bathroom.

The upper floors of the tower contain a private apartment with a living and dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The castle therefore provides a total of ten bedrooms and twelve bathrooms, with the potential to increase the accommodation to eleven bedrooms and thirteen bathrooms by converting the separate cottage.

The basement includes a large former cellar room, while a historic dungeon adds another original element to the building. These spaces may offer scope for tastings, private events, exhibitions or other uses.

What Wine-Producing Facilities Are Included?

The productive centre of this Tuscan castle and wine estate is a modern 304-square-metre winery built in 2006. It is equipped for controlled, small-scale winemaking, maturation and the production of individual micro-lots.

The cellar supports an annual production capacity of up to 22,000 bottles. Its layout is intended for an artisanal approach focused on wine quality and the expression of individual grape varieties rather than high-volume production.

A 2,800-square-metre service yard provides space for agricultural machinery, deliveries and vehicle manoeuvring. The winery, vineyards and guest accommodation could support several complementary activities, including estate wine production, cellar-door sales, guided tastings, wine tourism and hospitality.

What Vineyards and Grape Varieties Are Included?

Approximately 2.2 hectares, or 5.4 acres, are planted with vines at an altitude of around 200 metres above sea level. The vineyards have a southerly exposure and include both native Lunigiana grapes and internationally recognised varieties.

The varieties planted are Pollera Nera, Durella Gentile, Vermentino Nero, Canaiolo, Pinot Nero, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Merlot. The vines are trained using spur-cordon and Guyot systems, with a planting density of approximately 8,400 vines per hectare.

The vineyard blocks were planted in 2003, 2004, 2015 and 2024. The different planting periods provide a combination of established vines and more recently planted areas that can contribute to the future development of the estate’s wine range.

Which Wines Does the Estate Produce?

The estate currently produces a range of Toscana IGT red, white and rosé wines from its native and international grape varieties. The varieties and bottle prices are:

Toscana Rosso IGT Merlot: €27 per bottle
Toscana Rosso IGT Pinot Nero: €24 per bottle
Toscana Bianco IGT Durella Gentile and Chardonnay: €17 per bottle
Toscana Rosato IGT Pinot Grigio: €17 per bottle
Toscana Bianco IGT Pollera Nera: €14 per bottle
Toscana Rosso IGT Vermentino Nero: €14 per bottle
Toscana Rosso IGT Canaiolo: €14 per bottle
Toscana Rosato IGT Vermentino Nero and Canaiolo: €13 per bottle
Toscana Rosato IGT Canaiolo: €13 per bottle

These wines provide a varied commercial range covering premium single-variety reds, local grape varieties, white wines and several rosé styles.

What Land Comes with the Castle and Winery?

The property includes approximately 4 hectares of land. In addition to the 2.2 hectares of vineyards, there is a private vegetable garden of around 300 square metres, an olive grove with 30 trees and approximately 8,000 square metres of woodland.

The olive grove contains Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino varieties. The woodland forms a natural boundary around parts of the property and contributes to the estate’s privacy.

The established grounds around the castle extend to approximately 3,000 square metres. Within the garden is a 10 × 4-metre swimming pool intended for guests staying at the estate.

Could the Property Continue as a Hospitality and Wine Business?

The layout is suitable for the combined operation of a winery and a guest accommodation business. The castle already contains six en-suite bedrooms, two independent suites, reception rooms, dining rooms, a large kitchen and staff facilities.

The private tower apartment provides separate accommodation for the owner or manager. The cottage offers potential for an additional one-bedroom guest unit with a living room, kitchenette and bathroom.

Possible uses include a wine estate with accommodation, boutique hospitality business, private-event venue, wine-tourism destination or a substantial private residence with separate guest facilities.

Where Is the Estate in Lunigiana?

The property is in a hilly and panoramic part of Lunigiana in northern Tuscany. Everyday services are approximately 1 kilometre away, while Aulla is around 9 kilometres from the estate and can be reached in approximately 15 minutes.

Villafranca in Lunigiana is approximately 14 kilometres away. Sarzana, La Spezia and the Ligurian coast are also within driving distance, making the estate accessible to both inland Tuscany and coastal destinations.

La Spezia is approximately 32 kilometres away, Carrara 42 kilometres and Massa 48 kilometres. Manarola in the Cinque Terre is approximately 49 kilometres away, while Forte dei Marmi is around 59 kilometres from the property.

Lucca and Pisa are each approximately 88 kilometres away. Portofino is approximately 97 kilometres away and Genoa around 125 kilometres away.

Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is approximately 93 kilometres from the estate, with a stated driving time of around one hour. Genoa Airport is approximately 122 kilometres away, Florence Airport 153 kilometres, Bologna Airport 200 kilometres, Milan Linate 212 kilometres and Milan Malpensa 262 kilometres.

The estate has excellent access from a paved road. Electricity, mains water, telephone and internet services are connected. Heating is provided by fan coils, with LPG supplying the gas system.

FAQ

How much land is included with the castle and wine estate?

The property includes approximately 4 hectares, or 9.9 acres. This comprises 2.2 hectares of vineyards, approximately 8,000 square metres of woodland, a 300-square-metre vegetable garden, an olive grove with 30 trees and established gardens around the castle.

How much wine can the estate produce?

The winery produces up to 22,000 bottles per year. Actual annual output will depend on vineyard yields, agricultural conditions, production choices and the owner’s commercial strategy.

Which grape varieties are grown at the estate?

The vineyards include Pollera Nera, Durella Gentile, Vermentino Nero, Canaiolo, Pinot Nero, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Merlot. The vines are trained using spur-cordon and Guyot systems.

What guest accommodation is available?

The castle contains six bedrooms with private bathrooms and two independent suites, each with a living room, bedroom and bathroom. A private two-bedroom apartment occupies the upper floors of the tower. The separate cottage could potentially provide one additional guest unit.

Is the property suitable for a wine-tourism or hospitality business?

The layout is suitable for combining wine production with guest accommodation, tastings, dining and private events. It includes an equipped modern winery, guest rooms, suites, reception and dining spaces, a large kitchen, staff facilities, a swimming pool and separate private accommodation.

• TYPE: Castle and wine estate, winery and cellar, vineyards, olive trees, gardens, pool, guest accommodation
• CONDITION: Restored
• LOCATION: Hilly, panoramic
• ACCESS: Excellent, paved road
• MUNICIPALITY: Massa
• PROVINCE: Massa Carrara
• REGION: Tuscany
• INTERIORS: 1,382 square metres (14,870 square feet)
• TOTAL ROOMS: 34
• BEDROOMS: 10 (up to 11)
• BATHROOMS: 12 (up to 13)
• ANNEXES: Wine cellar, cottage
• MAIN FEATURES: Stone and brick walls, terracotta and parquet flooring, original stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, wooden beams, courtyard, swimming pool, garden, modern wine cellar, historical dungeon, IGT vineyard, olive trees
• EXTERIOR: 4.0 hectares (9.9 acres)
• VINEYARDS: 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres)
• WINE PRODUCTION: Up to 22,000 bottles/year
• OLIVE GROVE: 30 trees
• GARDEN: Yes, well-maintained
• SWIMMING POOL: 10 × 4 m
• ELECTRICITY: Already connected
• WATER SUPPLY: Mains water
• TELEPHONE: Already connected
• INTERNET: Yes
• GAS: LPG
• HEATING SYSTEM: Fan coils
• CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS Closest services (1km; 2’), Aulla (9km; 15’), Villafranca in Lunigiana (14km; 20’), Santo Stefano di Magra (19km; 30’), Sarzana (30km; 35’), La Spezia (32km; 40’), Carrara (42km; 45’), Massa (48km; 45’), Manarola (49km; 1h), Forte dei Marmi (59km; 50’), Lucca (88km; 1h 10’), Pisa (88km; 1h 15’), Portofino (97km; 1h 30’), Genoa (125km; 1h 35’)
• CLOSEST AIRPORTS Pisa G. Galilei (93km; 1h), Genova C. Colombo (122km; 1h 30’), Firenze A. Vespucci (153km; 1h 45’), Bologna G. Marconi (200km; 2h 15’), Milano Linate (212km; 2h 15’), Milano Malpensa (262km; 2h 50’)

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