The Sweets
Le Caramelle began with a small mistake — the kind of mistake that feels less like an error and more like a gift.
During the restoration, we found an old project plan where the guest rooms were labeled “sweets” instead of “suites.” A simple typo, perhaps. And yet, it felt strangely perfect. From that moment on, the guest spaces became Le Caramelle — sweet like candies, small and joyful, each with its own character.
Later, to tell them apart more easily during the works, we gave the two studios temporary color names: Orange for the southeast one, and Green for the northwest one. Those names came from a reproduction of an Etruscan colour scheme. In this way, they also became a quiet nod to the ancient soul of this land.
Toponymy
This house has its own curious place in local history.
Long ago, it served as the main station of the city’s spring water system. So, even then, it had a practical heart, hidden in the countryside. It stands just below a small hill called Poggio al Lupo, or Wolf Hill. And, as if the landscape had a sense of humour, the farm on the other side is called Poggio all’Agnello — Lamb Hill.
So, between wolf and lamb, springs and sweets, this place has always seemed to hold a story just beneath the surface.
And here you may read our story
You may want to read more on the toponymy of Poggio all’Agnello here
Key Takeaways
- Le Caramelle started from a typo, transforming guest rooms from ‘suites’ to ‘sweets’.
- The guest spaces, named for their colors, reflect an Etruscan color scheme and local history.
- The house has historical significance as part of the city’s spring water system, sitting near Poggio al Lupo and Poggio all’Agnello.
- This location has a whimsical story related to its landscapes, bridging themes of sweetness and nature.
