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Restaurant Fiorfiore is the dining proposal of Residenza Roccafiore and offers the best of Umbrian cuisine in an elegant modern atmosphere. The dishes are made exclusively with ingredients cultivated either in the Roccfiore estate such as wine olive oil and vegetables, or classic Umbrian products f... -
Le Ginestre di Greppolischieto is a characteristic and quiet rural borgo accommodation deep in the heart of Umbrian countryside near Piegaro village between the Monte Giove hills and Lake Trasimeno. The holiday rental cottage is especially suited for whoever wishes a relaxing country stay from fami... -
Agriturismo I Mori Gelsi is charming farmhouse accomodation located in the green heart of Umbria, less than a mile from Torgiano one of the “Borghi Più Bella d'Italia'. It is situated amidst the vines of the estate of Azienda Vinicola Fattoria Spinola, which produces Grechetto, Merlot, Sauvignon Bl... -
A TASTE OF UMBRIA Stay 4 nights and enjoy the 5th night free of charge at Residenza Roccafiore. Package includes: • Accommodation for 2 people in classic room • Breakfast for 2 people • Visit of vineyards and winery accompanied by a selection of local specialities • Dinner for 2 at our restaur... -
La Corte del Lupo is refined agriturismo accommodation near Assisi in the heart of the Umbria countryside. More precisely, in the locality of Pertana near Nocera Umbra and the wonderfully green Monte Subasio Park. The location is stunningly peaceful as you may be able to appreciate from the image g... -
Below is a selection of food and tour proposals developed by Daniel Paci of Happy Cooking who specializes in central Italian cuisine and traditional home cooking from Umbria. The visits and activities are organized by Daniela, a licensed tour guide, and you can customise your cooking days with som... -
Daniela Paci is the owner of Happy Cooking and has been running Umbria cooking classes and courses throughout the region for a decade. But she is also a licensed tour guide, tour manager and travel agency director and fluent in English and Spanish Following a masters degree in Tourism Management h... -
If you want to experience the local gastronomy and cuisine of Umbria during your vacation or holiday in the region then get in touch with Daniela Paci who runs Happy Cooking. Speaking fluent English, Daniela is a true Umbrian who has a special interest in the Etruscan origins of much of Umbria's di... -
A visit to Umbria in the autumn season is a wonderful short break experience. Not only will you have the main towns to yourself, but the countryside takes on an even more suggestive appearence bathed in gorgeous Autumn colours and limpid sunshine. But, above all, the food comes into its own as the... -
Tour Umbria with me and follow the Umbrian Wine Roads. This 5 day tour is a discovery of good food, good wine, healthy life and beautiful landscape. The tour departs all year round and solo or single travellers are also welcome. -
Daniela Paci of Happy Cooking and official Umbria Tour guide is proposing the following food and territory inspired seasonal day trips alongside her regular cooking lessons and culinary classes throughout 2013. FOOD FESTIVALS AND GUIDED TOURS A series of walking tours to concide with food and o... -
For Umbria food fans, the restaurant of the Country House L'Antico Forziere near Deruta is located in a strategic position for exploring Perugia and its chocolate festival, Torgiano and Lungarotti estate, wine and olive oil museum, as well as Montefalco and its famous Sagrantino wine. Chefs Stef... -
The Umbrian restaurant of Il Baio Relais & Natural Spa near Spoleto is located through from the main reception in the main building of the structure owned by the Ceccaroni family. The original owner's house has been renovated with attention to every detail and this includes the impressive a... -
Villa Nuba is charming rental accommodation in Perugia for long or short term stays in Umbria. It offers self catering apartment rental in two large and separate apartments only a 20 minute walk from the centre of the city via the ancient quarter of Monteluce. Villa Nuba dates back to the 1400... -
L'Antico Forziere near Deruta is a country house and restaurant converted from a medieval farmhouse. It is everything you would want from rural accommodation in Umbria with its sturdy wooden beams, large fireplaces, wide stony arches and rich, green garden and has appeared in Italy's finest H... -
ll Baio Relais Resort and Natural Spa is a new hotel vacation proposal in Umbria which combines good food with relaxation and staying healthy. Il Baio offers, therefore, a combination of relais vacation accommodation, on site restaurant, fully equipped health spa, as well as a business and ... -
Roccafiore Resort is located just 2 kilomenters from Todi in central Umbria and is set amidst vineyards and olive groves of the Monti Martani. The 360° panoramic view of the countryside, clean air and peaceful ambience make Roccafiore an ideal place for total relaxation, not only for exploring the ...
UMBRIA TRAVEL INFORMATION AND TOURISM SUGGESTIONS
Umbria hosts the cities and towns of Perugia, Terni, Orvieto, Assisi, Gubbio, Norcia, Todi and Spello, as well as Lake Trasimeno. Do make an effort to explore Monte Subasio near Assisi.
The region is often referred to as the 'green heart of Italy' and, in fact, the geographical centre of the country is Narni in the province of Terni.
Perhaps the best way to visit is to go when one of the many annual gastronomic appointments are taking place, from truffles to mushrooms, wine and, of course, chocolate.
Consult our latest or recently updated Umbria travel articles below, or access them all from the links in the right column divided by recipes, food, wine, itineraries, tours and trip suggestions
Sagrantino di Montefalco wine
The Associazione “Strada del Sagrantino" or 'Sagrantino Wine Route' sent us a 16 page analysis of this fine wine from Umbria to coincide with annual 'Settimana Enologica'. It would take too long to mention everything here, but these few nuggets of information caught our eye. The DOCG mark can only be awarded when the Sagrantino grapes have been cultivated in the Comune di Montefalco and parts of the Comuni of Bevagna, Gualdo Cattaneo, Castel Ritaldi and Giano dell’Umbria. The best recent Sagrantino wine years for quality have been 1985, 1990 and 1998. Don't touch the 1992.
Sagrantino di Montefalco Wine Route
La Strada del Sagrantino is the advised route for discovering the Sagrantino wine of Umbria. It is possible to tour the zone of Montefalco and Bevagna tasting the Sagrantino and Rosso di Montefalco wines on the way, as well as purchasing fine olive oil directly from the producers. It sits in the centre of Umbria, an equal distance south of Perugia and north of Terni. The towns and comune of reference are, in a clockwise direction, Bevagna, Montefalco, Castel Ritaldi, Giano dell'Umbria and Gualdo Cattaneo.
Orvieto con Gusto
Umbria is one of Italy's most delicious regions and as well as the famous olive oil and wine includes such fine products as Norcia ham and Castelluccio lentils. The typical dishes can be described as both refined and rustic and Orvieto con Gusto in the first week or so of October is worth a visit. The event is growing every year and contributors include the province of Terni, the Consorzio di Tutela del Vino di Orvieto, the Associazione Città Slow and the Union Europea. The substance of each event is the same, but the emphasis changes from one Orvieto Con…
History of Etruscan Orvieto
Orvieto is perched on a 300 sq. meter lump of tufa rock between the rivers Paglia and Chiani Urbs Vetus in Umbria and was perhaps the most important of all the Etruscan settlements. They were certainly there from the 6th century BC and lived quietly until the first Roman incursions 200 years later. Only the Battle of Sentino in 295 BC brought the situation to an end, but the Etruscans left an immense heritage. The city bordered the lands of the Umbri and Falisci and was a key trading center. Their society was open and creative and foreigners were always…
Eurochocolate Festival in Perugia
The annual Eurochocolate festival in Perugia is one of the modern food 'sagre' which has caught the attention of everyone .. and who doesn't like chocolate! It's difficult to wait a whole year for the return of this delicious event, but the festival takes place every October taking over the whole of the historical centre of the capital of Umbria. Turin, Rome and even Naples at Christmas have held big chocolate events in recent years, but the one in Perugia is now a mammoth 10 day affair and worth a visit. Just make sure you don't need to take the…
Guide to Perugia, capital of Umbria
Perugia is perhaps best known for the annual events of Eurochocolate and Umbria Jazz held respectively in October and July. With the city airport now connected to the low cost flight hubs, there is no excuse to not find out more about the regional capital of Umbria. Tthe unique atmosphere of the city is owed to the stunning medieval centre that has been left to us from the 13th and 14th centuries when Perugia was at the height of its power. Originally, an Etruscan settlement not unlike Orvieto, we suggest you start your discovery of Perugia by passing under the…
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Umbria Recipes
• black truffle sauce • farro soup • pigeon recipe • pinoccata • fish soup • arvoltoli • chocolate fondue • maccheroni pasta with nuts • fennel and orange salad • tagliatelle pasta • duck breast • spring vegetables • fresh strawberry cream • gnocchi with walnuts • cheese mousse • rocciata di assisi • ham and cheese pie • beans and pork pasta • roast veal and cream • gnocchi with duck • cod with prunes • pork with plum syrup • rabbit • crescia al formaggio • onion soup • lamb with saffron • mushroom pie
Umbria Food and Wine
• porchetta event • sagrantino di montefalco wine • olive presses open weekend • picnic in umbria • truffle market • umbria truffle festivals • eurochocolate perugia • castelluccio lentils • norcia ham • first course festival • dishes of todi • caciotta cheese • olive trees of umbria • norcia salumi • umbria easter breakfast • spring menu • orvieto con gusto • lake trasimeno
Umbria Itineraries
• walking tour perugia • umbria by bicycle • umbria wine routes • sagrantino di montefalco • cantico wine route • spoleto hills itinerary • umbertide • valnerina • stroncone • corciano • industrial terni • todi • orvieto • lake trasimeno • assisi • gubbio • montone • guide to perugia • amelia • il perugino • spoleto festival • saint valentine