1385
On the foothills of the 2439 meter high Cima Lac mountain in Italy's Alpine province Trentino, the story of De Caldes begins.
The Palazzo
At the edge of the ancient village of Terzolàs, Palazzo Malanotti - also called La Torraccia - still stands, its stone walls shaped by centuries of ambition. It was here, in the 14th century, that the Malanotti De Caldes family first rose to prominence, trading not just in fine wool but in ideas and refinement.
1472
Their crest, marked by the red unicorn, was a symbol of passion, courage, and spirit. The Regesta, meticulously maintained since 1472, chronicles a lineage that would span continents and centuries.
1598
In the centuries that followed, the family navigated the courts of Innsbruck and Vienna. In 1598, Bernardino Malanotti served as advisor to Archduchess Anna Catarina. In 1637, he accompanied Princess Cecilia Renata to her coronation as Queen of Poland.
The Borgo
17th century
Two hundred and fifty souls called this Borgo home, their lives intertwined with the rhythmic song of spinning wheels and looms. Their vineyards revived ancient Raboso grapes, yielding a wine so distinct it earned Italy’s top classification: Piave Malanotte DOCG.
Villa Malanotte
Villa Malanotte, part of the Borgo, hosted legenday festive events for the artists and nobility of Venice. It stands testament that for the Malanotti De Caldes, beauty was to be celebrated as a way of life. Whether in textiles, wine, or music, they pursued excellence with purpose.
1813
When Rossini premiered Tancredi, it was Adelaide Malanotte who carried its voice. Rossini wrote his most famous aria, Di tanti palpiti, for her.
She sang in the grand opera houses of her time -Teatro Grande in Brescia, Teatro Valle in Rome, Teatro la Fenice in Venice. Adelaide became the sound of an era.
The Island
Later in life, Adelaide retreated with Luigi Lecchi to the Isola di Lecchi.
This enchanted island on Lake Garda in Northern Italy, back then owned by Lecchi, was a renowned meeting place for artists and intellectuals from Brescia and Verona. Throughout its history, the island hosted legendary personalities such as San Francesco of Assisi, Dante Alighieri, Gioachino Rossini and Gaetano Donizetti.
21st century