Herbs, Cesanese & Butterflies in Rome’s Countryside
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Overview
Just 50 km from Rome, Donna Vittori Estate invites you into their agricultural landscape: Vineyards, olive groves, and ancient grain fields in the hills of Paliano.
Hosted by the mother-daughter duo, Claudia and Maria, expert sommeliers (Maria is WSET Level 3)), this is a wine experience with real substance. You will work with herbs and Cesanese grapes to begin a liqueur wine that will keep aging at the estate and be shipped to you after three months, with a personalized label.
Borgo Donna Vittori was also chosen by Disney+ for a reality show featuring influencer Jennie Kim, who lived Maria’s daily life for 72 hours.
Included Privileges
- Round-trip transfer from Rome (Piazza del Popolo)
- Full hosting by Claudia & Maria
- Hands-on liqueur wine creation (Cesanese grapes + herbs)
- Estate aging and shipping after 3 months with a personalized label
- Guided organic wine tasting (estate selection)
- Guided organic extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Agricultural lunch with estate ingredients + ancient-grain preparations
- Vineyard walk (weather permitting)
- Butterfly immersion moment prepared for guests
Itinerary
- Pick-up in Rome (Piazza del Popolo, Canova Bar)
- Arrival + welcome at the estate
- ... and begin your liqueur wine
- weather dependent
- Agricultural lunch, Organic wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Return transfer to Rome
The Experience
Established by a unique mother-daughter duo will welcome you to their estate spanning 27 hectares, of which five dedicated to vineyards, 4 to olive groves, and the remainder to the cultivation of ancient grains. Here, everything begins in the soil. Claudia and Maria guide you through herbs, aroma, and the structure of Cesanese: one of Lazio Regio...
Why Guests Love It
“The organic wine was a discovery. Real knowledge of the effects of the soil on farming, our health and beauty of landscapes. And knowing our own bottle would be aged and cared for left the echo of the experience” — John R, Dallas
Meet the Expert
Claudia Bettiol and Maria Vittori
Claudia Bettiol and Maria Vittori are the heart and soul behind Donna Vittori-Borgo Agricolo, a viticultural and hospitality estate in the Ciociaria countryside near Rome. The unique mother and daughter founded Donna Vittori a place where nature, taste, and community come together through meaningful experiences in the vineyard, kitchen, and countryside offering authentic rural Italian hospitality. Their collaboration gained wider recognition through participation in the Korean reality TV program My Name Is Maria, where the mother-daughter duo shared their unique approach to hospitality and creativity with an international audience. Claudia Bettiol is a cultural communicator and project manager and leads discoverplaces.travel, serves on the boards of the DMO Alta Ciociaria and the Horse Museum Foundation. She also instituted the Town Ambassador Award, a program that honors individuals who promote and preserve the cultural identity of Italy’s small towns around the world.