Rome | Villa Spalletti Trivelli

December 06, 2022

Today we’re discussing the Eternal City of Rome. Of all the places in the world that I’ve been, this city holds a special place in my heart. It’s more than just a gorgeous open air museum. It has a heart and soul to it, created by thousands of years of messy yet beautiful human history.

We also have a very special guest with us today, my friend Andrea Spalletti who owns and runs Villa Spalletti Trivelli in the heart of the city. The Villa is Andrea’s family home, built in the late 1800s and as we talk a bit about it, you’ll come understand Roman and Italian history in a new light.

Andrea and I chat on everything from Italian wines, to hidden archeological ruins in the city, to up and coming neighborhoods that still feel Roman.

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Covac Global.

Listen to hear:

02:07 – About Andrea’s favorite scene on the property
03:23 – How his family is related to Napoleon Bonaparte
06:10 – Why Rome is special for him
08:52 – Which areas in the city are exciting for visitors to explore
13:55 – What makes Rome a golf destination
16:16 – How it feels to share a family home with guests from around the world
18:14 – Who Andrea’s favorite historical character that spent time here is
22:23 – What his favorite piece of artwork on the property is
28:17 – How the journey of transforming the Villa into a guest home went
30:16 – Why the location of the Villa is a perfect start to explore Rome
32:35 – What special experiences you can enjoy here
37:36 – Why the wines and their own vineyard are dear to him
40:53 – About Andrea’s favorite choices on and off the property
48:44 – What you will learn about the world after visiting Villa Spalletti Trivelli
49:52 – How humanity is reflected in hospitality