Villa dei Cedri Historical Timeline

Origins

The villa was built in the nineteenth century for a landowning family, in the period when the hillsides were being consolidated into commercial vineyards.

Turning points

Its cedars, planted with the house, are what gave it the name and are now the oldest and largest trees in the town.

Influential people

The landowning class it represents is largely gone from this district: the DOCG today is a landscape of smallholders, many with under a hectare.

Cultural evolution

The property passed to the municipality and the grounds became a public park, with the villa used for exhibitions, tastings and civic events.

Present-day significance

It now hosts the town's wine showcases, including events during the spring Mostra, which is when the interior is most likely to be open.