Visit a palace complex used as a papal summer residence since the 17th century and savor a wine tasting in the region’s oldest winery. A leisurely drive will bring you to Castel Gandolfo, which perches at the edge of Lake Albano. In the early 1600s, Pope Urban VIII began construction on the castle, which subsequent popes enlarged. You will gain a rare glimpse into papal life by visiting the pope’s bedroom, the gallery of papal portraits and the beautiful Secret Garden and the Garden of Moro. At nearby Santa Benedetta, a family-owned winery that was formerly a monastery, you will tour the vineyards and see how traditional methods are used to produce various wines. After sampling two white varietals paired with bruschetta and the estate’s olive oil, you will be served a light lunch paired with rarer red wines that may include a popular Tre Vecchie made with syrah grapes.