Considered the green heart of Italy, theUmbria it is a region full of surprises: its untouched nature and its splendid art villages attract thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. But for some time now, it has also been considered the ideal destination for wine tourism enthusiasts. Its traditional flavors and the numerous wineries scattered throughout the region offer the possibility of truly evocative experiences (gastronomic and otherwise). Let’s find out which are the best of spring.
Wine tourism in Umbria
Lush hills intended for grape cultivation, with splendid vineyards that disappear before the eyes: Umbria is the cradle of wine tourism, with its numerous cellars where you can taste and discover the secrets of the art of wine production. This is where the Umbria wine tourism movement, which promotes the realities of businesses and promotes welcoming guests so that food and wine tourism becomes ever more lively. With the arrival of spring, it is the association’s member cellars that offer really interesting activities to involve tourists. Here are the most curious ones.
Experiences to be had in the cellars
Let’s start with Cave Dionigi in Montefalco, where guided tours of the company and tastings are the order of the day. What makes this place special is its panoramic view, which offers an incredible glimpse of the cities of Seated e di Spello. And for those who wish to fully enjoy this show, there is even the possibility of making one hot air balloon ride organized by the winery: it is the ideal opportunity to admire the Assisi Valley from a unique point of view, naturally after tasting the local specialties.
Vitalonga Estate, on the contrary, focuses everything on an experience rich in history: we are in Ficulle, almost on the border with Tuscany and Lazio, where we breathe a truly special atmosphere. The cellar obviously offers guided tours of the vineyards and the company, but also wine tastings accompanied by dishes based on seasonal truffles. His specialty is cuisine inspired by Etruscan tradition, which tells the origins of this territory so full of surprises. You can also take a lovely walk to discover the nearby Etruscan caves, to immerse yourself in the evocative landscape.
Another particular experience is that proposed byCarini agricultural company: located between the slopes of Monte Tezio and the plain of Lake Trasimeno, offers numerous cooking classes combined with numerous activities reserved for children, to also satisfy the needs of families. After visiting the local wineries, you can then enjoy a picnic at the Big Bench, the splendid colorful giant bench from which you can admire the panorama of the Rio Caina valley. And for those who wish, from the end of May it is possible to take part in an exciting truffle hunt.
Finally, the Castello di Corbara wine estate, located between Orvieto and Todi, welcomes all wine tourism enthusiasts with its free guided tours of the company, the barrel cellar and the historic vineyards. In combination, it is possible to add a tasting of wines and typical local products, or a lunch at the neighboring farm. Of course there is the possibility of savoring many dishes based on trufflesaccompanied by local experts and their hunting dogs.