AZIENDA AGRICOLA BASSAN

Located in Pompeiana – a village of the province of Imperia a few tundre metres from the coast – the Azienda Agricola Bassan boasts important family roots. Young Demis is committed to olive growing, quality and PDO Riviera Ligure-Riviera dei Fiori production, a follower of the cru philosophy. The estate plots develop around Costa Panera (a word referring to the ancient practice of millet farming), sheltered by a 16^th century watching tower. Another plot is named Chiuse – probably hinting to ancient sluices. Rural history dominates everywhere, and this includes the 800 square metres of dry stone walls Demis restored. Dry stone walls have been recently inserted into the Unesco Heritage List. Plots in the Monte Mezzano and rio Canévai (hemp farming was widespread in the past) areas witness commitment and hard labour. To sum up, a variety of microclimates in a patch of land, the living evidence of inner Liguria’s exceptional biodiversity and the fittest scenario for top quality PDO Riviera Ligure-Riviera dei Fiori EVO.