In the early 1980s, Piero Costantini purchased the vineyards that once belonged to Cardinal Pallotta in the municipality of Monteporzio Catone, in the heart of the Frascati winemaking tradition, with the aim of producing a highly prestigious wine capable of competing with the greatest winemakers of the north.

The path taken was long and difficult, undermined by the temptation of an easy but sure-fire market.

The first step was to replant new vineyards, introducing minor varieties such as Malvasia del Lazio, at the expense of the more productive but significantly inferior quality ones, cultivating them using espalier systems with short pruning to drastically reduce their productivity.

Today, the company is owned by Lorenzo Costantini, a renowned winemaker and a passionate enthusiast of Lazio wines. Lorenzo believes in Frascati and its tremendous potential.

Lorenzo believes that the soil of the Laziale Volcano makes the wines produced in this area unique and that the climate favors the perfect ripening of the grapes.

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Eline Broos
June 23, 2025
This afternoon we did a wine tasting here. It was a great experience. They only do private tours, which makes it super personal. Sarah was the host, super sweet woman who could explain everything very well. Definitely worth every penny and recommended!
daunio
June 30, 2024
An excellent experience, both for the visit and the tasting, with excellent local products just minutes from Rome.
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Location

Location Via Frascati Colonna 29, 00078 Monte Porzio Catone Rome, Italy

Region

Frascati, Lazio, Italy

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Pets Allowed
Parking
Bus Parking

Visiting Hours

Monday - Saturday
08:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 19:00
Sunday
closed

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine

Grape varieties

Malvasia del Lazio
Bellone
Bombino
Cesanese
Nero Buono

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Eline Broos
Reviewed on June 23, 2025

This afternoon we did a wine tasting here. It was a great experience. They only do private tours, which makes it super personal. Sarah was the host, super sweet woman who could explain everything very well. Definitely worth every penny and recommended!

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Omolade Wiwoloku
Reviewed on March 4, 2025

Tasting at the farm Held by Sara. Through her you can perceive the love and passion for this art. Very good and attentive wines. I will definitely return with friends. I felt at home! Everything wonderful

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E P
Reviewed on September 6, 2024

Friendly, welcoming, down to earth and delicious rare wines :)

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Joseph Gray
Reviewed on July 30, 2024

Absolutely a wonderful and personal experience. Went for our Honeymoon and Sara was so wonderful and knowledgeable. This place has such a historic and beautiful view, with an eclectic mix of wines. Could have not asked for a better experience and highly highly suggest it to those who love wine and history.

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daunio
Reviewed on June 30, 2024

An excellent experience, both for the visit and the tasting, with excellent local products just minutes from Rome.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Simone

Where is Villa Simone located?

Villa Simone is located in Frascati, Italy

What type of wines does Villa Simone produce?

Villa Simone produces Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Villa Simone?

At Villa Simone, they cultivate Malvasia del Lazio, Bellone, Bombino, Cesanese, Nero Buono.

What languages do they speak at the Villa Simone?

At Villa Simone they speak English, Italian.

Do they produce organic wines at Villa Simone?

No, Villa Simone is not an organic wine producer.