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Gaggioli and Borgo
delle Vigne
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Grown during the years around the ancient
small group of houses behind the ancient castle of Zola, the agritourism
'Borgo delle Vigne' is placed on the farm 'Bagazzana': formerly in possession
of the Nonantola Abbey monks who, circa 1000 A.D., used to get the best
wine for their tables there.
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In 1250 the free commune of Bologna decided that the 'Wine Road' would have passed through these hills. So it became possible to bring safely into the city the grapes entrusted to the Brentatori corporation. The harmonious and natural landscape that during the Renaissance inspired Francesco Francia, the goldsmith and painter originating from these lands, has been kept intact up to now . This has been possible thanks to the work of generations of farmers and wine-growers, capable of enhancing the products and customs of the territory, such as wines, vegetables, fruits, meat and bakery products that are at the base of the area typical and genuine cooking.
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The Gaggioli family, who has been working these lands
for nearly forty years, not only dedicates itself to the wine production,
but also to a modern agritourism immersed in the greenery of a hill a
few minutes by car from Bologna and the main motorways. There are fifteen
beds in both double and single rooms: the kind of accommodation offered
is very wide. Moreover, a big kitchen is at the disposal of banquets,
parties and company lunches with traditional menus based on typical products.
There is also a sales point. |
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