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2. Sula Vineyard Resort

Project Name - Sula Vineyard Resort
Owner - Mr Pachpatil
CEO, Founder - Rajeev Samant Year Of Construction - 1988
Architect-Ar. Sanjay Patil
Address-Gut No.36/2, Govardhan Village, off Gangapur-Savargaon Road, Nasik
Climate-Cool and mild climate with sunshine all through the year.
Location-Sawargaon Gangapur Road, Nashik, Maharashtra.
Site Topography - Contoured with slope towards west side; soil is red laterite (good for grapes).
Context - Outskirts of Nashik, Linked to Gangapur road.
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
Surrounding the Resort is Surrounded by hills and a lake which creates a relaxing and a soothing
environment.

Reasons for selection

● 80% Of India’s wine production is done here.
● Because of Sula Vineyards, Nashik is known as the wine capital of India.
● It is India’s first vineyard resort.
● To study the facilities and programs
● Indian context
● They are practising sustainability.

ABOUT

● SULA VINEYARD was named after Rajeev's mother- 'Sulabha'.
● Rajeev Samant initially experimented with crops such as mangoes, roses, teakwood and table
grapes before realising that Nashik's climate and temperature were well- suited for growing wine
grapes.
● Samant steadily expanded the company over the next few years by introducing newer grape
varieties and expanding the company's offerings.
● Today, the Nashik region is known as the 'Wine Capital of India' and is home to almost 50
wineries.

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