A small land bursting
with great flavours: Umbria

  • DESTINATION: Umbria
  • MACROZONE: Central Italy
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  • THEME: Wine Tasting
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  • DURATION: Short break - 4 days/3 nights

A masterpiece region which, although small, between green valleys and ancient villages, offers so much and a thousand different souls; the main one is undoubtedly the Umbrian food and wine. You will step foot in the delicious world of Perugia Chocolate, taste the excellent Sagrantino di Montefalco that has made this region famous in the world, walk in coves among beautiful vineyards and taste many delicacies made with passion.

 

A taste experience full of flavours, colours and smells to be discovered!

day 1

Perugia: in the world of chocolate

Welcome to Perugia, a small jewel that preserves the appearance and the slow pace of life of a medieval fortified village.

Strolling through its delightful historic centre, you will encounter many unique artistic and architectural treasures such as the beautiful Piazza IV Novembre, whose centre is the Fontana Maggiore, the symbol of the city.

But it is just outside the historic centre that you will visit the Perugina Historical Museum, to embark on a fascinating journey discovering the “food of the Gods” and an extraordinary success story.

The itinerary begins with a short introductory video, to continue in the Museum Gallery where you will see images, wrappings, packaging and films, including the collection of timeless advertising Carousels; in addition to a section entirely dedicated to cocoa and its history.

The protagonist of the museum is obviously the iconic Perugina Kiss: devised by Luisa Spagnoli, right through to the record-breaking kiss that is hidden inside.

Have you ever tasted a freshly made Bacio chocolate? It will be the apotheosis of pleasure!

day 2

Montefalco, a diWine village

Surrounded by winding hills, medieval villages and endless expanses of vineyards and olive groves, you’ll reach one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Montefalco, famous for the production of excellent wines, including the prized Sagrantino di Montefalco.

Here you will have an interesting multi-sensory experience to discover the excellent Umbrian wines.

In a renowned local winery, after browsing through the barrels, you can deepen your knowledge of the production process of the great local wines and the importance of the Montefalco wine area for the promotion of Sagrantino.

And finally, an unmissable tasting during which you will taste the excellent Sagrantino di Montefalco, accompanied by a selection of typical Umbrian products.

day 3

Calesse among the vineyards

On board a characteristic cove driven by two splendid horses, you will be accompanied by trails and vineyards of the lush Umbrian hills, where you can enjoy nature, the scent of the vineyards and the splendid views of the Assisi valley.

Your experience continues with a visit to one of the best-known wineries in the Umbrian wine landscape, to taste excellent wines and feast on a selection of the best cold cuts and cheeses that this region can offer.

To end the day in the best way, you can taste the delicacies of local cuisine, in a typical Perugia restaurant.

day 4

Goodbye until the next experience

Your taste experience in Umbria ends today. We hope you’ve had a good trip!

Perugia

Perugia, PG, Italia

Montefalco

Montefalco, PG, Italia

Casa del Cioccolato Perugina

Casa del Cioccolato Perugina, Viale San Sisto, Perugia, PG, Italia

Perugia

Perugia, PG, Italia

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A small land bursting
with great flavours: Umbria

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