Piansano

The orignis of Piansano are ancient: some findings of flint arrowheads suggest apermanent Eneolithic settlement. Certain is also the presence of the Etruscans, proven by a consistent concentration of various types of burials.

After the capture of Vulci in the third century A.C. The Romans divided the territory and gave rise to new settlements. These today are only represented by fragments of walls, votive terracottas, ceramics and many Roman coins.

Between the fourth and fifth century P.C. there were many incursions by barbarian tribes, who sacked all the territory of Tuscia. Some remains near the Poggio of Metino suggest that a violent siege took place during the war between the Goths and Byzantines.

The situation already not easy in itself, was aggravated by the descent of the Lombards and the settlement was forgotten for a few centuries.

In the Middle Ages, what once it was a small village finally earned the epithet of Castrum, or of a fortified village. Around 1150 Piansano was in the power of the counts of Vetralla, who recently gave away half of their possessions to the city of Viterbo.

In the middle of the following century the Bisenzios became part of the history of the village, with their intrigues, inheritances, betrayals and murders. The family took possession of the castle until 1338, when it passed to the di Vicos and finally to the Farnese (1385), which finally destroyed the castle.

In later centuries the territory of Piansano was given by the Church to various families, until in 1537 was created the Duchy of Castro by Paul III Farnese. With the destruction of Castro in 1649, the city was again confiscated by the possessions of the Church.

In 1790 the territory of Piansano was granted to Count Alessandro Cardarelli of Rome, until 1808, when the Apostolic Camera sold the estate to the Polish Prince Stanislaus Poniatowski. These in turn sold it to Count Giuseppe Cini of Rome, who kept it until 1897 when it was purchased at auction in Monte dei Paschi di Siena.

In 1909 the Tuscan bank sold it to more people from whom it was later expropriated by the National Fighters Opera, which assigned it to the veterans of the Great War. >/p>

• Trophy of the City of Piansano ­ Wavers and Musicians: the event takes place at the beginning of July with very choreographic competitions of flag throwers and lots of music.
• Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary: in the beginning of October there are celebrations for Our Lady of the Rosary with a procession, food stands and live music.
• Wine Festival: in early July you can take an aperitif in the square and have a delicious dinner together with the feast of the cellars.
• Feast of San Bernardino: 5 days of festivities on the occasion of the celebration of San Bernardino of Siena, with lots of music, dancing, crafts and more.
• Festival of the tortelli: in May a traditional village festival is organized and during this occasion you can enjoy the best tortelli pasta and other local specialties with music, stands and many more events.
• Feast of Pastoralism: the festival is held in late May and on this occasion a hut that houses cheese craftsmen is builted. During the event you can taste cheeses, lamb chops and the typical tortelli.

Scopri gli eventi in corso

• Pecorino and ricotta cheese: more or less seasoned pecorino, with an unmistakable taste typical of the area and ricotta cheese, creamy and with a unique flavor.
• Wine: Piansano produces white and red DOC and IGT wines, typical of the area.
• Extra virgin olive oil: the territory of Tuscia offers a great soil for the production of a special extra virgin olive oil with an intense flavor and a taste reminiscent of fresh fruit.
• Meat: excellent
• Tortelli: sweet puff pastry stuffed with flavored ricotta cheese.