Villa Ridolfi

The Villa Ridolfi estate is comprised of the Tower and the adjacent Farmhouse, completely surrounded by agricultural land cultivated with vineyards and olive groves. The property is enclosed by high ancient walls, and the two buildings are immersed in a park containing tall trees, valuable plant species, Lebanese cedars and cypress trees, including a centuries-old specimen considered to be one of the oldest in Italy. It is believed that it was planted around 1492, hence its name, Colombo.

In the park, there is a swimming pool, and there are hundreds of roses and many different varieties of hedgerow trees. At the top of the estate, there is an upstream spring and a system of canals that traverse the property. The small 18th-century chapel on the north side and the charming underground cellar with its stone vaults add the final touches to complete the picture.

The history of Villa Ridolfi and the ‘Torre di Terzolan’ tower
The main building is believed to have been constructed in the 17th century, but in reality, the original tower dates back to the 1300s, and was most likely a hunting tower for the Scaligeri family. It is very difficult to determine exactly when the farmhouse was built, but both the construction method and the square layout suggest it was erected in the fifteenth century. There are a number of historical references which mention several successive extensions of the structure. The most recent renovation work was carried out by the Ridolfi family as indicated on the large plaque on the Sanmichelian façade back in early 1813.

Facilities and services: accommodation and wine tasting at the Torre di Terzolan
The ‘Torre di Terzolan’ residence welcomes visitors to its four elegant suites, guaranteeing a stay ofpeace and quiet in an enchanting and memorable location.

The wine cellar
La Cantina is a fascinating place to visit, with its atmospheric arches, stone walls … and perfect silence. As you descend a narrow staircase, a world of ancient times is revealed, a place where wine has been produced in this atmosphere for countless centuries. Torre di Terzolan guards the secrets of winemaking here and time continues to follow its natural rhythm as grapes are left to dry quite naturally under the ancient portico. The Cantina’s fascinating architectural structure promotes the passage of fresh air currents from the Val Squaranto valley, while in the vineyard, hand-selected grape clusters are laid out in small trays and transported to the cellar, where the grapes are fully dried to perfection.