VecchioPodere
Guests wind through the Roman countryside to reach Vecchio Podere, a working estate where vineyards and stone farmhouses create an authentic Italian backdrop.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- FCO · 45–60 minutes
- Open season
- April – August
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.7 /5 · 201
Vecchio Podere is a estate destination wedding venue in Grottaferrata, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 45–60 minutes. Best months: April, June, July, August.
Vecchio Podere in Grottaferrata, open April–August.
Guests wind through the Roman countryside to reach Vecchio Podere, a working estate where vineyards and stone farmhouses create an authentic Italian backdrop.
The 4.7-star rated venue sits just outside Rome, offering arriving guests the sensation of stepping into rural Lazio life—complete with the property's own wine production.
From ceremony spaces overlooking cultivated fields to reception areas in restored rustic buildings, the experience centers on genuine agritourism hospitality rather than polished artifice.
The place is beautiful but porofessionlly no choice of gluten free
4 notes, from the desk.
Located on a functioning agricultural estate with onsite wine production in Grottaferrata, 25 km southeast of Rome city center
4.7 Google rating with consistent guest praise for authentic countryside setting and quality wine offerings
Multiple event spaces within restored historic farm buildings accommodate ceremonies, cocktails, and seated dinners
Property includes vineyard views across 15+ acres of cultivated grounds
Best held in April, June, July.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Vecchio Podere.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 16:00–18:00Welcome reception and estate wine tasting in farmhouse lounge; guests arrive and settle
- 11:00–11:45Ceremony in vineyard garden or restored chapel space
- 12:00–14:00Cocktail hour and photo session in courtyard and vineyard grounds
- 14:30–19:00Seated reception dinner in main farm building with estate wine service
- 10:00–13:00Optional farewell brunch and vineyard tour for remaining guests
Things worth knowing.
FCO · 45–60 minutes
Guests fly into Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€12,000–25,000
Costs vary significantly based on guest count (20–150), catering selections, wine service tier, and seasonal date. Request formal quote via website. Estate wine is primary beverage offering.
€2,000–4,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€65–120 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€80–250 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
April – August
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we bring our own catering or alcohol?+
The property specializes in estate wine service and typically works with preferred catering partners. Contact the venue directly at http://www.vecchiopoderesrl.it/ to discuss specific arrangements.
What is the capacity range?+
Vecchio Podere accommodates 20–150 guests depending on the selected spaces and layout configuration.
Are there on-site accommodations?+
The estate does not offer overnight lodging, but numerous agriturismos and hotels exist within 5–15 km radius in surrounding towns.
What is the nearest airport?+
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 45 km away, with a 45–60 minute drive to the venue.
Can we host both ceremony and reception here?+
Yes. Multiple spaces allow for ceremony in outdoor vineyard areas and reception in restored farm buildings on the same property.
Hold dates at Vecchio Podere.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.