Azienda Agricola Possa

A Story of Terraced Beauty

Nestled among the dramatic cliffs of the Cinque Terre, Azienda Agricola Possa was founded in 2004 by Samuele Heydi Bonanini — a native of Riomaggiore driven by a mission to revive the abandoned terraces of his homeland.
The vineyards cling to steep coastal slopes overlooking the Ligurian Sea, where centuries of human effort have shaped an extraordinary landscape of stone walls and winding paths. Each vine is a testament to the resilience of both land and people, cultivated in what is known as “heroic viticulture.”

Philosophy and Method

From the beginning, the estate has embraced a philosophy rooted in respect for nature and local tradition. No chemical treatments are used in the vineyards, preserving biodiversity and maintaining the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
Every task is done by hand — from pruning to harvest — since machines cannot operate on the steep terraces. The work is physically demanding, yet deeply rewarding, connecting the grower directly to the land with every step.

The Vineyards and Wines

The estate covers roughly five and a half hectares of vineyards scattered across the hills of Riomaggiore and Tramonti. Here, around nineteen native Ligurian varieties are cultivated, many of which were once on the brink of extinction.
The soils are rich in schist and sandstone, and the sea breeze brings a distinctive salinity and freshness to the grapes. Winemaking follows natural methods: spontaneous fermentation, minimal intervention, and careful aging in local woods such as acacia, chestnut, and cherry. The goal is always authenticity — to let the wine express the wild, mineral beauty of the Cinque Terre.

Vision and Legacy

Azienda Agricola Possa stands as both guardian and innovator — preserving a landscape and culture that might otherwise disappear, while crafting wines that are vibrant, honest, and unmistakably tied to their origins.
Each bottle captures the essence of the place: the salt of the sea, the warmth of the sun, and the enduring strength of the terraces that hold it all together.