Our lifestyle

This house is the result of a restoration project of a farmhouse dating back to 1892. Here generations of farmers and vine growers have taken care of the 5500 m² (59,200 ft²) of land. They worked hard for over a century to put the agricultural terrain to good use, delighted by the wonderful view and the quiet of Pescallo. Although the soil continues to be fertile and bear fruit, in recent years, unfortunately, the wear and tear of time has severely tested the life of the farmhouse. As a consequence, the Fumagalli family has decided to revive the area by designing a new building that evokes the shape of the previous one: at the entrance you will recognize the former barn with a sloping roof, you will pass through the kitchen that replaces the cowshed, and then reach the wing in which every autumn our local, genuine and farm-to-table wine was produced. The modernity of Bellagio Il Crotto does not erase tradition, but respects it, enhances it, and brings it back to life with care and love.

Bellagio Il Crotto is an oasis of peace. Thanks to the garden and vineyard surrounding the house, there are few sources of disturbance nearby. Bellagio Il Crotto offers an ideal private space to relax and forget about everyday worries. Lose yourself in nature, let the crickets in the distance cheer you and the sight of the waves of the lake lull you: in a short time you will feel completely regenerated. Whether it's a relaxing day in the sun or a dinner in the garden in the twilight, there is no better place to feel pampered by nature.

Our garden has direct access to the vineyard, cared for with immense patience and dedication by the winemaker Gianni, who you will have the opportunity to see at work. The vineyard is made up of Merlot and Rebo grapes, a native species of Lake Como, and it is treated with natural and high-quality methods and products. The ancient vineyard, already present in 1700, was almost completely renovated in the years 2017-2018. Our goal was to bring back to life one of the last historic vineyards in Bellagio. Today it has numerous plants and in 2018 it has begun to bear the first fruits of the modern era: a genuine, zero-kilometer red wine. We are very satisfied with the result, but we always want to improve ourselves so our research work for the further peculiarities and potential of this wine does not stop here.

The property has 30 olive trees. Some of these plants date back to 1850 and were already present at the time of the land acquisition! Later our family added other specimens in the 1940s, while the last ones were planted in the 1990s. Our olive trees are mainly of two types: frantoio and leccino quality, a mix that gives an organoleptic characteristic to the oil that we produce for personal use typical of Lake Como. All family members, helped by friends from the village, are dedicated to the manual olive harvest, which generally takes place in late October and early November. Immediately after the harvest, we take them to the Lenno oil mill, the award-winning Oleificio Vanini (since 1850), for their pressing. In average good years we are able to produce about 50/55 liters of zero kilometers extra virgin olive oil.

Bellagio Il Crotto is attentive to sustainability. First of all, we take care of the garden, which has been restored to its natural beauty and hosts several varieties of native plants and flowers. The building has insulating walls and double-glazed windows and is powered by thermal panels, so the impact of heating on the environment is minimized as much as possible. Since 2023 we have been using energy produced by photovoltaic panels. Energy-saving LED bulbs are used, the toilets are water-saving, and we provide recycling cans. In addition, we have a special regard for the local population: the whole Fumagalli family participates personally in the management of the structure, the additional workers are local as well and all the activities we suggest are managed by locals. As a consequence, your presence here helps improve our beautiful places even further!

Health

At each departure we make sure that everything is carefully cleaned with certified products. In the house you will find the hand sanitizing gel and, available on request, we will provide you with masks.