Vecchio Podere is an 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
Guests wind through the Roman countryside to reach Vecchio Podere, a working estate where vineyards and stone farmhouses create an authentic Italian backdrop.
About Vecchio Podere
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.
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I was at Vecchio Podere for my niece's wedding. It's a beautiful place with lots of greenery and an enchanting view. The staff were incredibly kind. The wedding reception was excellent and had many courses. Highly recommended.
Mariella Benedetti · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- €135 to €185 per head
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- FCO, 60 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- FCO · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
- Typical total
- €12,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
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€12,000–25,000+ for 80 guests (ceremony, reception, minimal decor)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000–4,500Aisle estimate
Depending on guest count and space selection
- Reception
- €65–120 a headAisle estimate
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€65–120 for food; wine packages additional
- Room rate
- €80–250 a nightAisle estimate
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Not available on-site; nearby hotels €80–250/night
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with April mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 347 934 9992
Answered by the venue in local hours.
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.
Questions about the venue
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.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Price: €135 to €185 per head
“Vecchio Podere propone menù per il banchetto di nozze con un prezzo per invitato da 135€ a 185€.”
Read the source for priceParking: Yes
“La nostra posizione privilegiata, a due passi da Roma con servizio di accoglienza e parcheggio di proprietà, i nostri ampi spazi interni ed esterni e un’organizzazione impeccabile contribuiranno a trasmettere non solo l’idea di un’azienda importante, ma anche quel senso di appartenenza e progetti condivisi che sono alla base degli eventi aziendali di successo.”
Read the source for parkingIndoors or out: Both
“Il matrimonioai Castelli Romani perfetto è proprio quello a cui stai pensando in questo momento: se vuoi viverlo nei giardini o nelle sale interne di uno splendido casale d’epoca, affidati alla nostra esperienza e celebreremo insieme il giorno del vostro dando forma ad un sogno che rimarrà per sempre tra i vostri ricordi più belli.”
Read the source for indoors or out