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It is in an ancient eighteenth-century rural complex located in Ortonovo, near Sarzana, where Paolo Bosoni, founder and soul of the Cantine Lunae, has created a center where wine, gastronomy and art can coexist and have a voice. The encounter between wines, liqueurs and products of the Essentiae laboratory, the productions and selections of Ca Lunae, take place in the structure and gardens of the old farmhouse.
Experiences, which you can choose:
The origins
A journey that speaks about our roots. Roots composed of research about the ancient native vines and of sincere Passion in keeping alive the tradition of our land
Enjoy a tasting of four wines accompanied by a selection of breads and Focaccia from the historical ovens of the area and tastings of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from a very limited selection of Olives from our soils.
The Peasant snack
A journey that will take you back in time, when farmers stopped working in the field to consume the food offered by the Soil.
Enjoy a tasting of three wines, combined with a selection of breads and Focaccia from the historical ovens of the area and tastings of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from a very limited selection of Olives from our land. The freshness and mineral notes of the whites will go well with a selection of typical cured meats produced by an important historical sausage factory in the area. The good body of the red wine, on the other hand, will be combined with a selection of small producers' cheeses, obtained from pastures in Lunigiana, served in combination with homemade jams and preserves produced in our Essentiae Lvnae Laboratory.
Tradition and Research
The will to preserve traditional vines, a strong respect for our roots, together with new winemaking techniques has always been the philosophy accompanying us everyday. A journey characterized by four excellences, wonderful interpretations of our territory, the result of years of research and constant work in the vineyard.
Tasting of four wines accompanied by a selection of Pani and Focacce from the historical ovens of the area and from tastings of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from a very limited selection of Olives from our land.
The Vermentino
The representation of our vitivinicultural soul, expressed in a "vertical" tasting of our most characteristic grape. A journey discovering the different terroirs of the hills of Luni and the product of our most traditional work in the wine cellar
Four types of Vermentino combined with a selection of Pani and Focacce from the historical ovens of the area and from tastings of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from a very limited selection of Olives from our land.
Flavors and Knowledge
An interesting route designed to stimulate your palate through flavors of local gastronomic tradition and wines of great character, the result of deep research and experience acquired one harvest after the other.
A tasting of three wines combined with a selection of Pani and Focacce from the historical ovens of the area and tastings of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from a very limited selection of olives from our land. The delicate and floral notes of Fior di Luna will find an excellent match with a selection of bruschettas made with typical products of our territory. The mineral notes and freshness of our Black Label will be enhanced by the combination of selected cured meats produced by an important local sausage factory. The excellent structure of Niccolò V will find a special pairing with the selection of shepherd's cheeses, obtained from the pastures in Lunigiana, proposed in combination with homemade jams and preserves produced in our Essentiae Lvnae Laboratory.
Essentiae Lunae Orange Liqueur
Ancient recipe that uses only sweet oranges in season, thus giving a little taste of 'summer in the Mediterranean coast' to every sip
The tasting will begin with a selection of breads and focaccia of the historical ovens of the area and with tastings of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil obtained from a very limited selection of Olives from our land. Furthermore, we will be happy to present the selection of our wines in combination with dishes of traditional rural cuisine. The light softness of the whites will find a good match with the traditional vegetable pies of Lunigiana. Our red Circus will be paired with a selection of cured meats, produced by an important historic sausage factory in the area, leaving its great versatility to express. The excellent structure of the Niccolò V will find a special pairing with a selection of shepherd's cheeses proposed in combination with homemade jams and preserves produced in our Essentiae Lvnae Laboratory. To conclude, a small sweet moment, chosen from the delights offered by the local ovens, will be accompanied by tastings of the artisan orange liqueur
La Tavola del Fattore * Only for groups of 20 or more *
A wide enogastronomic itinerary designed to recreate a pleasant convivial moment combined with four selected wines.
Understanding the land
Wines included in the tasting: Leukotea Liguria di Levante Bianco I.G.T. (white), Etichetta Grigia Colli di Luni D.O.C. Vermentino, Mea Rosa Liguria di Levante Rosato IGT, Circus Liguria di Levante Rosso I.G.T. (red). Food included in the tasting: crunchy Campagnolo bread bruschetta with, extra Virgin Olive Oil "D’ORO", made with a very limited, selection of olives from our land, crunchy Campagnolo bread bruschetta with Lardo di Colonnata I.G.P., Taggiasca olives, three tipycal Ligurian Focaccia.
Voice to the earth
Wines included in the tasting: Etichetta Grigia Colli di Luni D.O.C. Vermentino, Mea Rosa Liguria di Levante Rosato IGT, Albarola Colli di Luni Bianco DOC. (white), Ciliegiolo Liguria di Levante Rosso IGT (red). Food included in the tasting: Crunchy Campagnolo bread bruschetta with extra Virgin Olive Oil "D’ORO", made with a very limited selection of olives from our land, Crunchy Campagnolo bread bruschetta with Lardo di Colonnata I.G.P., Taggiasca olives, three tipycal Ligurian Focaccia.
The reds
Wines included in the tasting: Circus Liguria di Levante Rosso I.G.T., Auxo Colli di Luni Rosso DOC, Niccoló V Colli di Luni Rosso Doc, Niccoló V Riserva Colli di Luni Rosso Doc. Food included in the tasting: crunchy Campagnolo bread bruschetta with extra Virgin Olive Oil "D’ORO", made with a very limited selection of olives from our land, crunchy Campagnolo bread bruschetta with Lardo di Colonnata I.G.P., Taggiasca olives, three tipycal Ligurian Focaccia.
Between land and wine
Wines included in the tasting: Etichetta Grigia Colli di Luni D.O.C. Vermentino, Albarola Colli di Luni Bianco DOC. (white), Circus Liguria di Levante Rosso I.G.T. (red), Auxo Colli di Luni Rosso DOC. (red). Food included in the tasting: crunchy Campagnolo bread bruschetta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil "D’ORO", made with a very limited selection of olives from our land, crunchy Campagnolo bread bruschetta with Lardo di Colonnata I.G.P., Taggiasca olives, three typical Ligurian Focaccia, artisan vegetable preserves and, jams from the "Essentiae Lvnae" laboratory, cold cuts and cheeses from local producers.
Guided tour of the estate
Transportation (upon request)
