PERSONAL GUESTS OF AN INCREDIBLY HISTORICAL FAMILY The full name of the family that hosts you is Marescotti-Ruspoli, they boast 15 Popes in the family. Their progenitor was a Briton with the Latin name Marius Scotus: he came to Italy as a Paladin of Charlemagne and was appointed military advisor of the Holy Roman Empire (800 AD) by Pope Leo III. He received a fiefdom in Romagna so much so that even today in the ancient Palazzo Marescotti in Bologna, where the University of Bologna is located, there is a fresco depicting Mario Scoto close to Charlemagne.
Today you will be at table with a descendant of that Paladin…
2 Princes in a wine-tasting tournament. After the private visit of areas of the castle usually closed, guided by a prson of the family, you’ll enjoy a professional wine tasting held by a somellier: 3 great wines from Principe Pallavicini estate in Lazio and 3 powerfull wines from the Tuscan estate in Chianti Classico, Lilliano, owned by Principe Ruspoli family…
LOCATION: LAZIO
CASTELLO RUSPOLI
Via dell’Uliveto, 200
01039 Vignanello
(Viterbo)
SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE:
- The Marescotti-Ruspoli
family, the Castle, the
Renaissance gardens,
the menù, the wines…
EVERYTHING!!!
TOP WINES OF THE EXPERIENCE:
- Wine Spectator Top 100 “LILLIANO Anagallis”
- Principe PALLAVICINI
“Roma”
Centuries of history that are in the walls of the Castle are ready to be discovered. With a member of the Ruspoli family, admire the Piano Nobile where the Medieval structure meets the furniture and decor from the Renaissance period, and the Chapel of Santa Giacinta Marescotti, the Saint of the family and the Patron of the town, on the lower floor. While you admire the architecture and decor, know the stories of the great personalities that lived and are part of the long history of the Castello Ruspoli.
Such as Dado Ruspoli, inspiration for Marcello Mastroianni’s character in Fellini’s movie LA DOLCE VITA.
PERSONAL GUESTS
OF AN INCREDIBLY HISTORICAL FAMILY
The full name of the family that hosts you is Marescotti-Ruspoli, they boast 15 Popes in the family… Their progenitor was a Briton with the Latin name Marius Scotus: he came to Italy as a paladin of Charlemagne and was appointed military advisor of the Holy Roman Empire (800 AD) by Pope Leo III. He received a fiefdom in Romagna so much so that even today in the ancient Palazzo Marescotti in Bologna, where the University of Bologna is located, there is a fresco depicting Mario Scoto close to Charlemagne.
Today you will be at table with a descendant of that Paladin…
Wine Spectator Top 100 1999 n.47, 93 pts
Tenuta di Lilliano Colli della Toscana Centrale ANAGALLIS 1997*
This is an ultrafine Sangiovese. Dark ruby in color, with bright aromas of raspberry, cherry, violet and rose. Fullbodied, with refined tannins and a superlong aftertaste. Best after 2000. 1,665 cases made. —JS
PRINCIPE PALLAVICINI’S “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.
2 PRINCES IN A WINE-TASTING TOURNAMENT
After the private visit of areas of the castle usually closed, guided by a prson of the family, you’ll enjoy a professiojal wine tasting held by a somellier: 3 great wines from Principe Pallavicini estate in Lazio and 3 powerfull wines from the Tuscan estate in Chianti Classico, Lilliano, owned by Principe Ruspoli family…
The MENU’: 4 courses, 2 Tuscan with Lilliano wines plus 2 form Lazio with Pallavicini wines)
is exclusively based on local products and supervised by the family chef, Mirella Piccioni, an integral part of the Castle for the past 30 years.
Savor the flavors of Tuscany and Lazio and amazing wines in the Piano Nobile (first floor) or on the terrace with an Italian Renaissance garden as your main view, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, and Italy’s largest producers of hazelnuts.
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.