A countryside location but so close and so panoramic on Rome that you can see the dome of St. Peter’s on the horizon … Here the Princes Pallavicini have been winemakers since 1670 and have been suppliers of great wines for the Popes (including some ancestors …) and for Buckingham Palace … You will be welcomed by His Highness the Prince himself and also followed by a professional sommelier Ambassador …
You will descend into basements and turrets otherwise closed to ordinary tourists and here, or on panoramic terraces, you can taste the entire range of top wines produced in the surrounding vineyards. You will then be accompanied to a nearby rustic restaurant of high quality and tradition where you will taste a spectacular and exclusive nine-course lunch, each with a perfectly matched Principe Pallavicini wine.
LOCATION: LAZIO
PRINCIPE PALLAVICINI
winery, Castelli Romani area, just 30 minutes drive from Rome city center – Via Roma, 121 Colonna (ROME)
SUPERSTARS:
- The Prince and the location, a “terrace” on Rome
TOP WINE:
- NEW Sparkling Pinot Noir
His Highness the Prince Sigeri Diaz della Vittoria Pallavicini
The Pallavicini family has been present in the Lazio region from the second half of the 17th century with cardinals Lazzaro and Stefano Pallavicini.
Since then members of the family have had absolute importance, including several Cardinals, a Pope, Clement IX, and one of the first mayors of Rome when it became the capital of Italy, Francesco Pallavicini. For centuries the Pallavicini Princes have owned various properties around Rome, Colonna, Gallicano and Cerveteri.
In the historical archives of Palazzo Pallavicini, documents have been found that testify to the supply of wine to the Vatican and Buckingham Palace.
- Arrive to Principe Pallavicini winery, just 30 minutes drive from Rome city center
- Have a sparkling aperitif with the Prince himself and your private Ambassador
- Private visit of the most hidden and ancient areas of the farm
- Enjoy a private guided wine tasting of the wines that have been on the table at Buckingham Palace
- Complete your polysensoriall experience with the perfect wine pairing traditional menù WFTI created only for you!
“AURORA”
The name comes from the 1613 fresco by Guido Reni in one of the Pallavicini family palaces in Rome.
A fresh, pleasant and elegant white made by international grapes Chardonnay 30%, Sauvignon Blanc 35%, Viogner 35% in the Volcanic hills south of Rome. Bright straw-colored; fruity and aromatic with notes of peach, tropical fruits and elderflower.
“ROMA”
What a name for a wine…ROMA!!!… The colour is an intense ruby red. On the nose it has aromas of red fruits, vanilla and spices.
The taste is powerful, yet elegant with round and wellbalanced tannins. The finish is long and persistent. Made on the Volcanic hills south of Rome, by grapes of Montepulciano 50%, Syrah 30%, Cesanese 20%. It is excellent with meat dishes and hard cheeses.
The Exclusive wine pairing MENU’
Some examples of dishes from the special menu that will vary seasonally: Beef Tartar with quail egg in a pan with Reggiano flakes and hooked truffle – Fried cod on chickpea cream – Creamed cod with confit figs and croutons – Giudia artichoke with Bruschetta – Medallion Potatoes stuffed with Taleggio, ricotta and porcini mushrooms on Mantuan pumpkin cream and chestnuts – Tortelloni with braised wild boar with cranberries…
…Fettuccine with butter and truffle – Crispy ball of oxtail tail – Tripe alla Romana – Spaghettoni with cheese and pepper…
The NEW SPARKLING BRUT
2022 also marks a special start for Principe Pallavicini winery, the first vintage of the Pinot Noir Sparkling Brut is bottled and you will be the very first to taste as a welcome aperitif on the estate.
ON REQUEST:
– FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Verona, Garda Lake, etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.