With nearly 80 acres of vineyards in the rolling countryside of Frascati, the Pallavicini estate is based in the town of Colonna. In Italy, and the world, the company is famed for its rich olive oil and smooth D.O.C. wines, which are exported around the globe. While maintainig its ancient traditions, Pallavicini has incorporated modern technology in its purification and bottling systems to insure all products are of the finest quality and meet the highest contemporary standards. As unique as its product is the Pallavicini estate. Through advance arragement, groups can organize tours to watch the varlous stages of wine and oil making, as well as visit the extensive wine cellar, sample, and even purchase, locally made products. The highligh of most tours, however, is enjoyable meal at the estate restaurant, L'Antica Osteria della Colonna. Part of the historical estate and highlighting the Pallavicini wines and products, L'Antica Osteria della Colonna restaurant is open only by appointment for visitors of the estate (minimum 20 people). In his book Travel Round Italy Gregorovius recommended the hostelrly to friends and acquaitances, as do so many contemporay visitors that have enjoyed the restaurant's cuisine.

For reservation and information contact Vini Pallavicini S.A.I.T.A. S.p.a. Registered Office: Vicolo Mazzarino, 14 phone ++39.6.4814344 (r.a) fax ++39.6.4742615 telex 662294 SAITA I

Sales Centre: Via Casilina, km 25,500 00300 Colonna (Roma) phone/fax ++39.6.9438816-9438027