The culture of wine, celebrated in harmony with the landscape, is the protagonist of the new Sapaio Pavilion, the project designed by Alvisi Kirimoto for Podere Sapaio, an agricultural estate founded in 1999 and dedicated to listening and honoring the territory.
In the heart of the Tuscan countryside, nestled among the vineyards of Bibbona and the rolling curves of the Livorno coastline, the new Sapaio Pavilion is a place where natural elements —earth, sky, light, and shadow — are not just a backdrop, but essential components of the architecture itself, shaping the Pavilion’s identity and character.

The project unfolds over two levels.
The upper level is an open, light-filled space dedicated to hospitality and wine tasting. Full and empty volumes alternate to create “windows” framing the vineyards and the sea, turning architecture into storytelling.
Light and sky enter the architecture through a laminated timber roof—a signature design element balancing memory and innovation, projecting the interior outward toward the surrounding landscape and coastline.

Much like the surrounding scenery—vineyards, rows of trees, and rural farmhouses — the Pavilion follows a rigorous geometric rhythm. The interiors flow outward toward a generous terrace, reinforcing a sense of continuity with the landscape and inviting guests to contemplate the vineyards and the horizon beyond.

On the lower level—dedicated to the transformation of grapes and the aging of wine—nature becomes shadow, earth, and depth. This is where the vinification and barrel rooms are located. Fully embedded in the terrain, this space offers direct contact with the soil and optimal climatic control, leveraging the earth’s thermal properties to ensure ideal conditions for winemaking and aging.

Spanning more than 1,000 square meters, the Sapaio Pavilion is a project where function meets vision, and technical precision blends with emotional sensitivity. Designed to host and narrate the land, this architecture waves light, nature, landscape, and winemaking culture into an authentic experience.