"Essence" escape: One night at Podere Marfisa Wine Resort in Tuscia

Spend one night at Il Podere di Marfisa, a wine resort in Farnese, in the Tuscia countryside of northern Lazio, close to the borders with Tuscany and Umbria. Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves on volcanic soils, the property brings together accommodation, the Terre di Marfisa winery, Osteria Unicorno and spaces dedicated to relaxation in the same estate. It is around 45 minutes from Viterbo, 50 minutes from Orvieto, about 2 hours from Rome and around 2.5 hours from Florence by car.

For your stay, you can choose among Classic, Superior, Suite and Suite SPA rooms, according to the option selected. Classic rooms overlook the garden, Superior rooms face the pool or olive grove, Suites offer more space and views over the olive trees, while Suite SPA rooms overlook the pool. Breakfast is included and can be served as a buffet or at the table.

During the seasonal opening period, you can also enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, leaving time to relax at the wine resort between the tasting experience and your exploration of the surrounding Tuscia countryside.

The included wine experience is the Selection Tasting, guided by the hospitality manager in the tasting room featuring 3 Terre di Marfisa wines. The winery is closely connected with the volcanic soils around Farnese and produces a range of white, rosé and red wines under Lazio IGT denominations.

Among the whites, Zamathi is a 100% Vermentino Lazio IGT, fresh and Mediterranean in character, while Zamathi Iris combines Vermentino with Incrocio Manzoni for a more aromatic and floral expression. Anthaia, made from 100% Sangiovese, is the estate’s rosé, bringing a fresher interpretation of a grape more commonly associated with red wine.

The red range explores different expressions of Sangiovese, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Tesham is a pure Sangiovese, while Athumi combines Sangiovese and Petit Verdot, giving a fuller red with red-fruit, spice and balsamic notes. LaCava, made from Syrah and Petit Verdot, is one of the more structured wines of the estate, with darker fruit, spicy and mineral notes shaped by the volcanic character of the territory. The exact 3 wines served during the Selection Tasting are chosen by the estate. 

The 3 Terre di Marfisa wines are accompanied by bread and Eleiva extra virgin olive oil, together with small dishes from Osteria Unicorno including prosciutto crudo, salami, assorted cheeses, tomato bruschetta and grapes.

The rest of your stay is free to discover the surrounding Tuscia, with Farnese, Lake Bolsena, Viterbo and Orvieto all within reach, or simply spend more time among the vineyards and olive groves of the wine resort before breakfast the following morning, served as a buffet or at the table. Breakfast includes a sweet and savoury selection with croissants, assorted cakes and pastries, jam tart, chocolate cake, bread and toast, cured meats, cheese, butter and preserves.