On the hills behind Sanremo, the vines grow in terraces, held up by dry-stone walls, with the sea shimmering at the bottom of the valley. This is the land of Rossese di Dolceacqua, Pigato, and Vermentino: wines of character, born on just a few hectares wrested from the mountainside. Getting married here means bringing your guests into a landscape that few people know.
The ceremony among the vine rows
An arch of flowers at the end of a row, chairs set upon the grass, the afternoon light slanting down over the leaves. Between late summer and early autumn the grapes ripen and the colors of the vineyard change by the week: a backdrop no decoration could ever imitate.
From the aperitif to the celebration
After saying “I do,” the aperitif moves to the cellar or the terrace, with a tasting of the estate’s own wines guided by the winemaker. Dinner can be held at long banquet-style tables set among the vines, with lights strung along the rows and a menu that follows the land: vegetables from the garden, extra virgin olive oil, meats and cheeses from the valleys.
Good to know
Ligurian vineyards are often set on a slope: together we’ll choose the most comfortable spots for the ceremony and dinner, with an indoor backup plan in place. We recommend your guests wear shoes suited to grass and, for the warmer hours, we provide shaded corners with cool water and fans.