The Mal Giocondo room is an intimate retreat in what was once the domestic wing of the estate, where the farmers and their families lived and worked. Ideal for solo travelers, the room features a comfortable French bed and a mix of antique and contemporary furniture by designers such as Katrine Ahrens. The room includes an adjoining terrace overlooking the historic architecture of the Corte Padronale and offering views of the lush surrounding fields.
“Mal Giocondo is the first collection of poems by the poet Luigi Pirandello, born in Agrigento in 1867 to a wealthy family and awarded the Nobel Prize in 1934, two years before his death. The title is an oxymoron and refers to the love he felt both for life and for his cousin Lina, who brought him joy and suffering. Pirandello compares his cousin to the sorceress Alcina, a character in Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso, who appears beautiful thanks to a spell but is actually old and ugly. When Alcina grows tired of her lovers, like Circe, she transforms them into snakes, plants, or small trees.”
FEAUTURES
French bed, Simmons mattress, Bathtub, Shower, Double sink, Small tables, Private terrace, Outdoor chairs, Chaise longue, View of the Val di Noto.
AMENITIES
Wi-Fi connection, Signoria Firenze bed linen, Air conditioning, Smart TV with a selection of international channels, Sustainable bathroom amenities, Telephone for internal calls, In-room safe, Minibar with a selection of beverages, Kettle, Mariage Frères tea selection, Nespresso coffee machine with capsules, Lanerossi Marzotto cashmere throw.
“Mal Giocondo is the first collection of poems by the poet Luigi Pirandello, born in Agrigento in 1867 to a wealthy family and awarded the Nobel Prize in 1934, two years before his death. The title is an oxymoron and refers to the love he felt both for life and for his cousin Lina, who brought him joy and suffering. Pirandello compares his cousin to the sorceress Alcina, a character in Ariosto’s Orlando Furioso, who appears beautiful thanks to a spell but is actually old and ugly. When Alcina grows tired of her lovers, like Circe, she transforms them into snakes, plants, or small trees.”
Each stay includes a rich buffet breakfast, both sweet and savory, prepared with organic, high-quality products, curated by our Chef of Lumìa Restaurant. We offer artisanal pastries and homemade bread, prepared with ancient grains by Chef Gabriele Camiolo and our kitchen team, along with cakes, tarts, cookies, and freshly baked leavened goods.
The buffet is complemented with fresh seasonal fruit, fruit salads, citrus, yogurt, cereals, and eggs prepared to order, along with a selection of savory dishes. Organic fruits and vegetables come directly from our Passo Ladro fields. Completing the experience is a selection of local cheeses and dairy products, always fresh, accompanied by jams, honey, and regional specialties.
