Words: Vincent Lim
There’s drinking wine, there’s owning it, and there’s having a collection. And then there’s owning the place that makes it. Vineyards and wineries often come as part of large estates all across the world, and they’re a fantastic perk to have as a property owner, especially if you’re lover of the finest things in life. Which you should be.
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
An exceptionally unique property in Aix en Provence, this 17th century château lies in an impressive 150 hectares, 40 of which are replete with vines. Along with a traditional cellar, the château houses a refrigerated one for whites and rosés, leaving the owner with a wonderful place in which to enjoy their wines. Of the estate’s production, 35% is red, 55% is rosé and the remaining 10% is white, providing you with great tasting variety.
Price available on request, from Sotheby’s.
Napa Valley
This property consists of three parcels, with the estate, home, and well established vineyards on one, another with a fully operational winery and vineyard, and a fairly blank canvas as the third. This is a world class winery in a beautiful location, with significant potential for further expansion. The winery permit is for 50,000 gallons, and all new winery equipment comes as part and parcel of the sale. Want to be thrown straight into the industry? Look no further.
40-70 Rapp Lane 30-40 Lupine Hill, $17,800,000 from Sotheby’s.
Lake Garda
Set in the affluent north of Italy, with an unparalleled view of the beautiful Lake Garda, this is the property for the wine aficionado with a penchant for an exceptional view. This estate is unique in its grandeur and prestigious location, and is the first of its kind to be made available. The mansion encompasses 42 hectares of land, includes 10 hectares of vineyards and can produce 100,000 bottles a year. The 4 hectares of olive grove ensure that you won’t get tired of your estate’s produce, not that one ever would with. The private lake and wine cellar top this property off as one of the finest in the region.
Via Montebello Desenzano del Garda, price available on request from Sotheby’s.
Provence
This large 45 hectare estate, 22 acres of which are dedicated to wine, is located 20km from Saint Tropez, if you’re a gentleman that likes to party. The main 900 square metre manor house is complemented by five further guest houses for you and your visitors. The estate has its own dedicated wine-tasting building, equipped with a professional kitchen and office. Wine doesn’t take centre stage here, as there is also a sizeable stable, with a riding area. If you’d like to own a few vineyards, live in a fantastic property and take advantage of the Provençal high life, this is the estate for you.
€15,000,000 from Sotheby’s.
Pisa, Tuscany
Half an hour from Pisa, this estate stands in a fantastic location, offering exceptional views of the Tuscan landscape. Originally constructed by the Torrigiani noble family as a hunting lodge in 1898, the main villa is accompanied by 71.7 acres of land. Not only are there the excellent vineyards, which produce Syrah, Sangiovese and Marselan, there are also over 600 olive trees which yield extra virgin olive oil of the very highest quality. If that’s not enough to quench your thirst for unparalleled produce, the property contains a forest in which to search for those elusive and exclusive white truffles.
Le Valicelle, €6,200,000 from Sotheby’s.
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