Cerrolungo / Azienda Agricola Cerrolungo

Nestled in the hills above La Spezia, in Liguria, Cerrolungo is a restored 19th-century estate that blends viticulture, hospitality, and a deep respect for its land and traditions. It’s both a working winery and agriturismo — wine, food, lodging, and immersive experiences — built around authenticity, sustainable farming, and the beauty of Liguria.

Origins & Vision

  • Cerrolungo dates to the mid-1800s as an agricultural property; in 2009 it was converted into an agriturismo while preserving its historic cellar, period architecture, and original features such as antique floors, wood-ceiling finishes, and the character of its rooms.

  • The estate is run by a group of women (Maddalena, Valeria, Letizia, Federica, and Elisa), together with Walter De Batté, who as winemaker and enologist has stewarded the revival of vineyards and winemaking under the philosophy of balancing tradition and innovation.

Land, Vineyards & Wines

  • Cerrolungo spans around 11 hectares of land, most of it vineyards. The terrain is sloped, terraced, descending toward the valleys, warmed by substantial sun exposure, with soils often sandy and influenced by sea breezes.

  • The planting density is often high (sometimes over 10,000 plants per hectare), and viticultural practices (pruning, training) are designed to favor quality and expression of place.

  • Varieties cultivated include classic Ligurian whites like Vermentino and Albarola, indigenous grapes such as Ruzzese, and reds including Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo, and Granaccia.

Guest Experience & Philosophy

  • The property offers 11 rooms, restored with care to retain historic charm while offering comfort; views of vineyards and olive groves; decorated with period furnishings; rooms overlook vineyards, woods, and gardens.

  • The food is Ligurian/Mediterranean, rooted in seasonal, local produce (“zero-km”) from the estate’s gardens, olive groves, and orchards; guests can also taste their wines, olive oil, honey, and jams.

  • Cerrolungo offers experiential activities: vineyard and cellar tours, tastings of wine and olive oil, cooking workshops, walks through the vineyards, meals in the vineyard, and immersive experiences with the seasons of Liguria.

Style & Character

  • Cerrolungo is about slow living: hospitality that invites guests to reconnect with nature, taste the authentic flavors of Liguria, and witness viticulture that respects both soil and tradition.

  • Wines are expressive of position: terroir, sun exposure, proximity to the sea, soil texture. The style balances non-filtered or lightly treated whites (Pentesilea, Tatan) and a red (Scià Maddalena) that speak of freshness, aromatic intensity, and respect for local grape heritage.

 

Contact Details:

  • Phone: +39 0187 706176 or +39 3755635996

  • Email: portalicerrolungo@gmail.com or info@cerrolungo.it

  • WhatsApp: +39 0187 706176

Address:

  • Via Montalbano, 211 - 19125 La Spezia (SP), Italy