Excellent opportunity to buy a working wine estate in Emilia Romagna. 30.4 ha land (12.4 hectares vineyards), modern 800-sqm winery plus several residential and agricultural buildings, some needing renovation. Possible for 15+ bedrooms.

Emilia Romagna Working Wine Estate

For sale in the hills of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna is this remarkable 30.4-hectare wine estate, ideal for buyers interested in the wine business. This extensive property boasts a well-maintained vineyard spanning 12.4 hectares, yielding approximately 770 hectolitres of DOC, IGT, and sparkling wines annually, thanks to a fully equipped 800-square metre modern winery.

The estate also includes several buildings, some requiring renovation, offering the potential for an accommodation business (possible for 15+ bedrooms) to run alongside the farm. It is conveniently located just 3 km from a local village and a short drive from Piacenza and the property benefits from excellent accessibility.

The wine cellar, a spacious 800 sqm (8,608 sqft) facility, is designed for optimal production efficiency, featuring distinct zones for winemaking, sparkling wine preparation, red wine ageing, and bottling. The state-of-the-art bottling line can produce between 800 and 2,500 bottles per hour. Outside, an arcade houses the crushing and destemming plant, complete with presses for grape processing.

Adjacent to the winery is a two-story, 280 sqm (3,013 sqft) warehouse for bottle storage and handling, equipped with a freight elevator and a ground-floor tasting room with a fireplace.

The farm complex includes several additional buildings:
– A 580 sqm (6,241 sqft) manor house with two apartments and a panoramic terrace.
– A 450 sqm (4,842 sqft) old rustic house, ideal for conversion into a B&B, with an adjacent large garage.
– A 110 sqm (1,184 sqft) farmhouse needing renovation, also suitable for B&B conversion, plus a porch for vehicle storage.
– A 45 sqm (484 sqft) renovated tool shed.
– A 180 sqm (1,937 sqft) country house currently used for tool storage but with potential for residential or B&B use.
– Two 250 sqm (2,690 sqft) sheds for storing tractors and field machinery.
– Two 300 sqm (3,228 sqft) sheds for wood storage, also suitable for vehicles and equipment.
– A 30 sqm (323 sqft) rustic house requiring renovation with a small porch.

A fully functional 16-kW photovoltaic system, installed in 2010, powers the main house and storage warehouse.

The estate covers approximately 30.6 hectares (75.6 acres), with 13.5 hectares of arable land and 4.1 hectares of mixed woodland. The vineyards are meticulously maintained, with regular replanting to ensure consistent productivity.

– Vineyard surface: 12.4 ha
– Varieties: Barbera (26%), Bonarda (18%), Ortrugo (13%), Pinot Noir (11%), Malvasia (9%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%), Syrah (5%), Chardonnay (5%), Rirsling (4%), Merlot (1%)
– Altitude and exposure: 250 – 330 m asl (south-west)
– Years of planting: 1975, 1987, 1980, 1986, 1990, 1996, 2000, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2022
– Soil composition: limestone-clayey
– Yearly production: 770 hl (293 hl bottled + 477 hl bulk)

Production is marked by the highest quality, with DOC and IGT wines, and the bottles produced vary each year according to market demand.
– Metodo Classico Brut: Pinot Noir 100% (1,500 bottles)
– Metodo Charmat Brut: Pinot Noir 100% (2,000 bottles)
– Spumante Brut: Ortrugo 100% (1,300 bottles)
– Ortrugo DOC: Ortrugo 100% (2,600 bottles)
– Gutturnio DOC: Barbera 60%, Bonarda 40% (3,300 bottles)
– Gutturnio Superiore DOC: Barbera 60%, Bonarda 40% (2,600 bottles)
– Colli Piacentini DOC: Chardonnay 100% (2,600 bottles)
– Colli Piacentini DOC: Malvasia 100% (1,300 bottles)
– Colli Piacentini DOC: Chardonnay 100% (2,500 bottles)
– Colli Piacentini DOC: Cabernet Sauvignon 100% (2,600 bottles)
– Colli Piacentini DOC: Pinot nero 100% (2,600 bottles)
– Colli Piacentini DOC: Barbera 100% (2,600 bottles)
– Colli Piacentini DOC: Bonarda 100% (3,300 bottles)
– Riesling IGT: Riesling 100% (2,600 bottles)
– Vino da tavola: blend of red grapes (1,600 Magnum bottles)
– Vino da tavola: blend of white grapes (1,300 Magnum bottles)

In addition to numerous fruit trees on the property, there are about 150 olive trees for oil production that were planted a few years ago.

There are also about ten water wells, used mainly for vineyard treatments and possible irrigation if required by crops or particularly dry seasons.

This wine estate offers a unique opportunity for those looking to invest in a thriving vineyard and explore the potential for hospitality ventures in the beautiful Emilia-Romagna region.

  • TYPE: Wine estate, land, vineyards, olive trees, several residential and agricultural buildings
  • CONDITION: Good
  • LOCATION: Hilly
  • ACCESS: Excellent, paved road
  • MUNICIPALITY: Piacenza
  • PROVINCE: Piacenza
  • REGION: Emilia-Romagna
  • INTERIORS: 3,025 square metres (32,550 square feet)
  • TOTAL ROOMS: 32
  • BEDROOMS: 15+
  • BATHROOMS: 18+
  • ANNEXES: Several residential and agricultural buildings
  • MAIN FEATURES: Modern wine cellar, houses to be restored, possibility of establishing a small tourist accommodation business, DOC vineyards, olive trees
  • EXTERIORS: 30.6 hectares (75.6 acres)
  • VINEYARDS: 12.4 hectares (30.6 acres)
  • WINE PRODUCTION: 770 hl/year
  • OLIVE GROVE: 150 trees
  • GARDEN: Yes, around the buildings
  • SWIMMING POOL: No
  • ELECTRICITY: Already connected + photovoltaic system (16 kW)
  • WATER SUPPLY: Mains water + private wells
  • TELEPHONE: Already connected
  • ADSL: Yes
  • GAS: Natural gas
  • HEATING SYSTEM: Radiators + controlled temperature
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€3,200,000
COLLI PIACENTINI WINERY
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