September is a special month in the Lazio countryside. The hills around Farnese turn gold and crimson, the air changes, and among the rows of vines something unique can be felt: it’s harvest time. An ancient moment that, at Podere di Marfisa, becomes an opportunity for those seeking a real connection with the land.
In this article we’ll tell you how to experience the grape harvest first-hand, what to expect, and why you should choose a farmhouse with a winery in the Tuscia for your next autumn getaway.
A place where wine is born from nature
Podere di Marfisa is located in the municipality of Farnese, in the province of Viterbo, in one of the most highly regarded winegrowing areas of Lazio. The soil is volcanic, rich in minerals, and the hillside microclimate produces healthy, fragrant grapes. Here grape varieties such as Sangiovese and Vermentino are grown, using sustainable practices and constant attention to quality.
During the harvest, the vineyards become a real stage: you wake up early, set off with crates in hand, and work together, bunch after bunch. It’s a hands-on experience, but also an emotional one. Because harvesting means taking care, choosing by hand, taking part in a process that lasts months and culminates in a bottle signed Terre di Marfisa.
The harvest as an experience for guests
At Podere di Marfisa, the harvest isn’t just work: it’s also a way to involve visitors, let them experience country life and truly understand what lies behind a glass of wine.
Guests staying during this period can:
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watch the first stages of winemaking;
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join guided tours through the vineyards and cellar;
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taste the Terre di Marfisa wines right where they are born.
The experience is by booking and requires no technical skills: it’s designed for those who love wine and want to get their hands dirty, even just for a day.
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Tastings, lunches and dinners among the vines
After a morning of picking, what could be better than an outdoor lunch or a dinner with a view? Osteria Unicorno, the in-house restaurant at Il Podere di Marfisa, offers seasonal menus paired with the estate’s wines, with dishes that showcase produce from the vegetable garden and local ingredients.
Not just wine: relaxation and nature
Those accompanying wine lovers will also find a dimension of wellbeing and tranquillity at the Podere. The property has a small spa, rooms overlooking the olive groves and a pool set in greenery.
And for those who love to move around: nearby there are trails, villages, Etruscan sites and natural waterfalls to explore. The harvest can be the centrepiece of a late-summer or early-autumn holiday, but the stay is designed to offer much more.
When to book
The grape harvest in the Tuscia takes place between late August and late September, depending on weather conditions and the type of grape. At Podere di Marfisa, the ideal period is in the second half of September, when the days are still long but temperatures start to become milder.
If you’d like to take part, we recommend booking your stay in advance: places are limited, and the experience takes place in small groups to guarantee quality and authenticity.
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Why choose the Tuscia for your grape harvest
Many people immediately think of Tuscany or Piedmont when it comes to wine, but the Lazio Tuscia is one of the most interesting areas for those seeking authenticity, unspoiled landscapes and a living farming tradition. It’s a land between Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria, still little touched by mass tourism.
Here you drink well, you eat well, but above all you experience the land directly. Harvesting grapes in the Tuscia isn’t just something to do, it’s a way to fall into step with the season and with the people.
The grape harvest is one of the most authentic experiences you can have in the countryside. At Podere di Marfisa, it also becomes an opportunity to slow down, learn, savour and share.
The scent of ripe grapes is waiting for you.
