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Alfieri, Lords of San Martino, wove their name inextricably
through the history of Italy's Piedmont region.
Illustrious ancestors lived in this castle, enjoyed
its beauty, and drank the wine from its vineyards.
Among the more famous Lords were the architect Benedetto,
the poet Vittorio, and the President of the Italian
Senate, Cesare Alfieri.
The Marchese Carlo, the last male of the Alfieri
line to possess the castle, was also known for
his part in drafting the Albertine Statutes of
1848 that resulted in a liberal transformation
of the Italian monarchy. Carlo married Giuseppina
Cavour, beloved niece of Italy's great statesman
Count Camillo Benso di Cavour. Two daughters were
born from this marriage, Luisa and Adele. On the
death of Adele in 1937, the estate and title passed
to her nephew, Marquis Visconti Venosta, and then
to Marquis Casimiro San Martino di San Germano
in 1982.
Today, the Marquis Casimiro's three daughters
Emanuela, Antonella, and Giovanna have renewed
the historic wine cellars with modern technology
while maintaining the traditions of wine-making
at San Martino Alfieri.
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