If the warm, sun-blessed stones of Villa Medicea Di Lilliano Wine Estate could tell a story, it would be one of ambition, royalty, change and love. As a time traveler, you’d see an 11th Century lookout tower high on a hill above Florence, the perfect location to survey the city. Four hundred years on, that tower had become a magnificent family home belonging to aristocracy – Grand Duke Ferdinando II of the famous Medici family. They continually enlarged the estate; it certainly impressed King Frederick IV of Denmark when he visited in 1709. After the main Medici dynasty died out, Villa Medicea Di Lilliano Wine Estate was bought by the Malenchini family. Who are clearly dedicated to improving and enhancing the historic yet forward-looking home, which is now shared with star crossed lovers from all over the world.
Marry like a Medici
If the warm, sun-blessed stones of Villa Medicea Di Lilliano Wine Estate could tell a story, it would be one of ambition, royalty, change and love.
As a time traveler, you’d see an 11th Century lookout tower high on a hill above Florence, the perfect location to survey the city. Four hundred years on, that tower had become a magnificent family home belonging to aristocracy – Grand Duke Ferdinando II of the famous Medici family. They continually enlarged the estate; it certainly impressed King Frederick IV of Denmark when he visited in 1709. After the main Medici dynasty died out, Villa Medicea Di Lilliano Wine Estate was bought by the Malenchini family. Who are clearly dedicated to improving and enhancing the historic yet forward-looking home, which is now shared with star crossed lovers from all over the world. Today, Villa Medicea di Lilliano Wine Estate is the epitome of Tuscan lifestyle and casual sophistication. A historic and yet tranquil place with terraced gardens, courtyards and swimming pools all surrounded by 70 hectares of vineyards and olive groves.
With the traditional ‘white wedding’ now considered dated, curious traveller’s are deciding to marry in their own sophisticated and historic way. Your venue has to have meaning and history, it has to represent who you both are.
In this case, you’re marrying in what is essentially, a family home with a heart. Blessed with supremely rich history yet very much in the present, combining the best of tradition with the benefits of modern, comfortable living for family and friends to relax in.
But whether tying the knot or just a long weekend away, we can all agree on this Tuscan jewel for spending resplendent moments in our lives.
