the attributes many buyers long for, such as
an elegant historic residence, great wine and a
scenic setting.
Lucca has its own variety of wines, such as
those of Colline Lucchesi, an up-and-coming
wine DOC region that overlooks this celebrated city. The vineyards are nestled in the
foothills of the Apennine Mountains. Heavenly
sites and fine limestone and sandstone soils
provide excellent conditions for viticulture.
The hills are also the source of red and white
Colline Lucchesi wines in blended and varietal
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forms, both sweet and dry. The Lucca Hills
rosso is made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo,
Ciliegiolo and Colorino grapes. A dry, delicate
bianco is made from Trebbiano, Greco or
Grechetto, Vermentino, and Malvasia grapes.
This historic and prestigious wine estate
is just 15 minutes from Lucca, and sits on
nine hectares of private land, of which five
hectares are planted in established vineyards.
Those five hectares produce a range of grape
varieties that includes Sangiovese, Merlot,
Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Trebbiano Toscana, Greco,
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