Reschio DNA
The Family
Reschio is a living estate, shaped over more than three decades with love, rigour and vision. The Bolza family, originally of Austro-Hungarian origin, settled in Italy and made Reschio, an over one thousand year old estate, their home in the mid 1980s. What began as the restoration of crumbling ruins gradually evolved into a deeply personal project, one that weaves together architecture, design and family life with a profound commitment to the land
the Estate
The estate is owned, designed, run and inhabited by the Bolza family themselves: architects, creatives and custodians of this extraordinary place. Every path walked, every building restored, every idea realised has passed through their hands. This is their home, and everything they do feeds back into the land and life of the estate
Timeline
From the Etruscans to the 21st century, a brief timeline of Reschio’s ancient storyÂ
From the Etruscans to the origins of the Castle
What these hills have seen over the years goodness only knows, but we’re sure of our roots, thanks to an ancient figurine found on Reschio’s upper slopes which suggests this area was once under Etruscan rule. The name Reschio itself is thought to derive from Resculum, a Latin name for fortification, and construction on the present castle began around the year 900
From The Marchesi del Monte Santa Maria to Reschio, Imperial Fief
The first deeds were granted to the family of the Marchesi del Monte Santa Maria by Charlemagne, and in 1355 Reschio came under the direct influence of the Holy Roman Empire, creating an independent fiefdom, an island surrounded by the warring factions of Umbria and Tuscany
The Bishop of Todi, Angelo Cesi
Much drama and intrigue followed as the estate moved between different families over the centuries, from the murderous cousin intent on wrestling control of the castle for himself, to a 16th century telling-off by the Pope for the placement of the Cesi coat of arms over the entrance of the castle
From The Bichi Ruspoli Noble Family to the Cenciarini Family
The 17th to the early 20th century was a time of community development, under the noble family Bichi Ruspoli of Siena, who built the area’s elementary school
The Count of Reschio
Cardinal Lorenzo Corsini was elected to became Pope Clemente XII by the College of Cardinals in 1730. His niece, who was a Corsini had married a member of the Bichi Ruspoli family and the Pope bestowed the title of Conte di Reschio on their son. When Nencia Corsini married Benedikt Bolza in 2000, unbeknownst to them at the time a Corsini had returned to Reschio
The Bolza Family
Over the years, the farmhouses fell into disrepair and the estate became overgrown and rewilded – and then, finally, in 1984 the Bolzas arrived, an aristocratic Austro-Hungarian family of Italian origin, whose energetic drive and endless passion is to protect and revitalise this extraordinary estate
From the Etruscans to the origins of the Castle
What these hills have seen over the years goodness only knows, but we’re sure of our roots, thanks to an ancient figurine found on Reschio’s upper slopes which suggests this area was once under Etruscan rule. The name Reschio itself is thought to derive from Resculum, a Latin name for fortification, and construction on the present castle began around the year 900
From The Marchesi del Monte Santa Maria to Reschio, Imperial Fief
The first deeds were granted to the family of the Marchesi del Monte Santa Maria by Charlemagne, and in 1355 Reschio came under the direct influence of the Holy Roman Empire, creating an independent fiefdom, an island surrounded by the warring factions of Umbria and Tuscany
The Bishop of Todi, Angelo Cesi
Much drama and intrigue followed as the estate moved between different families over the centuries, from the murderous cousin intent on wrestling control of the castle for himself, to a 16th century telling-off by the Pope for the placement of the Cesi coat of arms over the entrance of the castle
From The Bichi Ruspoli Noble Family to the Cenciarini Family
The 17th to the early 20th century was a time of community development, under the noble family Bichi Ruspoli of Siena, who built the area’s elementary school
The Count of Reschio
Cardinal Lorenzo Corsini was elected to became Pope Clemente XII by the College of Cardinals in 1730. His niece, who was a Corsini had married a member of the Bichi Ruspoli family and the Pope bestowed the title of Conte di Reschio on their son. When Nencia Corsini married Benedikt Bolza in 2000, unbeknownst to them at the time a Corsini had returned to Reschio
The Bolza Family
Over the years, the farmhouses fell into disrepair and the estate became overgrown and rewilded – and then, finally, in 1984 the Bolzas arrived, an aristocratic Austro-Hungarian family of Italian origin, whose energetic drive and endless passion is to protect and revitalise this extraordinary estate
household traditions and habits
Like in any old grand house Reschio has its array of household habits and annual traditions
Steve King | Rizzoli New York
RESCHIO: 
THE FIRST THOUSAND YEARS
The book is in glorious colour with fabulous photographs and a well-documented archive that graphically shows how the landscape has evolved into an ecosystem including biodynamic farming, and how, from 50 ruins, 31 houses have metamorphosised into stunning architecturally designed houses still leaving some gems for the future
Celebrations We host only a few, carefully considered events, each one shaped with thought and in keeping with the spirit of Reschio. Creating gatherings that feel intimate, meaningful, and rooted in the spirit of the place. Whether it’s a celebration, a dinner, or something entirely unexpected, we keep things small and ask for full trust in how we shape the occasion
We host only a few, carefully considered events, each one shaped with thought and in keeping with the spirit of Reschio. Creating gatherings that feel intimate, meaningful, and rooted in the spirit of the place. Whether it’s a celebration, a dinner, or something entirely unexpected, we keep things small and ask for full trust in how we shape the occasion