Unique things to do in Umbria
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Wine-tasting in a family-run winery
Wonderful winetasting experience in one of Italy's smallest wineries. You will be tasting four different wines and you will learn how they are made: - Mancius red wine IGT - Umbrone red wine IGT - White wine Umbria IGT - One red or white passito. You may also take a stroll in the vineyard.
Wine Tasting, a charming glass of Tuscany
Visit of the new winery of Via della Stella, including a wine tasting. We will have a nice walk through the olive grove and the vegetable garden, accompanied by Chiara or a collegue. We will then take you to the new cellar where you will feel the place where our wines come to life. The modernity of the equipment combined with the charm of the old farmhouse make it a unique and authentic experience. Followed by the tasting of wines and a small tasting of typical products of our land.
Chocolate school
Workshop: about 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will learn how to temper chocolate, use molds and you'll create delicious chocolates. No tools needed accessories except desire to have fun and at the same time learn some easy techniques that you will always carry with you. The chocolates you create should be eaten or back at home :) you'll receive a funny diploma too So....just relax and put your hands in ... chocolate - how chocolate come from - how to temper chocolate - we make some chocolates with molds - white chocolate - dark chocolate - milk chocolate filled with nuts,almonds, hazelnuts - tasting moment :) Other things to note I'm waiting for you in front of lab door 10 minutes before
Discovering truffles
Be prepared to live a unique experience, in contact with dogs and nature! Take a break from the city chaos that fills our days every day. After an introduction to the world of truffles, we will begin our hunt. You will see how the trained dogs hunt for truffles and the passion they have, this being a very rewarding activity for them. Truffle hunting is also accessible to children (my dogs will be happy to play with them!). After the truffle hunting we will have a lunch with truffle dishes. The menu is vast so I don't suggest you have a big breakfast! We also have menus for vegetarians, celiacs, vegans and we can also change it according to your allergies or intolerances. During lunch we will have the opportunity to get to know each other better, drinking good wine and eating fresh seasonal truffles. Other things to remember: - long and comfortable trousers are required (ankles must be covered). - I also suggest wearing a pair of boots. If you don't have them, sneakers are fine too.
Prepare organic dishes with a chef
YOU CAN REQUEST A DIFFERENT STARTING TIME AND DAY! We will start with a wine tasting, toasting to the cooking class. We will taste extra virgin olive oil and learn how to recognize a good olive oil from a bad one. Then we will make 3 kinds of pasta: one with flour and water, and another with eggs, and maybe a lasagna. Then we'll prepare the pasta sauces and make tiramisu. All cooking sessions are tailor-made. We will enjoy with wines, liquors, and some good background music and have lunch under the Tuscan sun. Kids are welcome! I have 2 labrador retriver at the villa. Other things to note: Bring your camera. Dress code is: relax. It’ s a family atmosphere, relaxed and not formal! IF YOU LIKE STAY AT ONE OUR HOMES IN TUSCANY AND UMBRIA if you come from Tuscany I have a cookery school also in the area of Siena. See from my listings!

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Assisi Tartufaio for a day
In base alla stagione, nascono tartufi diversi , l'esperienza è quella di camminare in piena sicurezza insieme ai miei cani di razza bracco pointer Lea e Lord in diversi luoghi alla ricerca del tartufo. Altre cose da tenere a mente La raccolta dei tartufi è particolare, va in base al periodo dell'anno e alla stagionalità e alle condizioni climatiche, quindi l'esperienza può variare per ritrovamenti e luoghi di cammino.
Get into the oil world and experience the mill
Have you ever had an oil tasting? You can go into the oil world and experience it like a mill! We are in the heart of the production area of Dop Umbria Colli Martani. The Petasecca Donati family has kept this mill near the walls of the village of Bevagna since 1962, producing extra virgin olive oil and today Marco produces it with a cold extraction system thanks to the most cutting-edge machines. During the visit you will discover how the oil is produced and what are its characteristics and curiosities. Then you'll be invited upstairs to the elegant olive-tasting room to sample the three types of evo oil paired with bruschetta and typical products, accompanied by a glass of local wine. Choose this experience and you will help those who have chosen to protect the landscape as part of the great Italian traditions.
Truffle Hunting - Truffle Experience
Hello! I am a truffle maker and together with my trusty dog lagotto we will take you on the most secret trails of the Assisi mountains in search of truffles! You'll pick up this gorgeous black gold mushroom with us. It will be a unique and exciting experience in close contact with nature! Hello! I am a truffle hunter and together with my trusty lagotto dog we will take you to the most secret paths of the Assisi mountains in search of truffles! You will collect with us this precious mushroom called black gold. It will be a unique and exciting experience in close contact with nature!
Aperitif and oil tasting in the olive grove
Vi proponiamo un aperitivo nel nostro oliveto, a poche centinaia di metri dallo splendido lago di Bolsena. Avrete occasione di passare qualche ora immersi nella natura tra i nostri olivi secolari, veri e propri monumenti naturali del territorio. Vi faremo conoscere la nostra tecnica di coltivazione raccontandovi ogni passo necessario alla produzione del nostro olio EVO "Cisterna31". Faremo poi una degustazione dell'olio, scoprendo i sapori e gli odori caratteristici della cultivar Caninese. Infine, assaggeremo alcuni dei migliori prodotti caratteristici della Tuscia tra cui salumi, formaggi, ortaggi, legumi, pesce di lago, vino e naturalmente pane e olio!
Montepulciano Wine Tour
You will be led through the wine-making process of the famous Nobile di Montepulciano on this wine tasting tour in a visit to a family-run winery nestled in the peaceful setting of the Montepulciano countryside. The meeting is scheduled at San Biagio Church at 10:15 AM for the 10:30 AM tour. After visiting the winery, you will move to the house owned by the family to taste the wines they produce
Cortona Wine Tour
Il tour del vino è l'esperienza che ti porta a esplorare i segreti della produzione vinicola e immergerti nella cultura del vino del nostro territorio. Visita una cantina a conduzione familiare immersa nella campagna cortonese, cammina tra i vigneti, ammira i diversi tipi di uva e scopri il processo di vinificazione. Avrai la possibilità di visitare la cantina dove il vino è conservato e invecchiato in botti di legno o in bottiglie. Durante il tour avrai l'opportunità di degustare una selezione di vini della tenuta, guidato dal produttore stesso, che ti illustrerà le caratteristiche di ogni vino e ti insegnerà ad apprezzarne aromi e sapori unici. Queste degustazioni possono essere accompagnate da assaggi di prodotti stagionali locali in abbinamento. Nota* # In italiano e senza autista. # L'indirizzo della cantina verrà fornito al momento della prenotazione.
Cortona Wine Tour
Our wine tour is an experience that takes you to explore the secrets of wine production and immerse yourself in the wine culture. Visit a family-run winery immersed in the countryside of Cortona, walk through the vineyards, admire the different types of grapes, and discover the winemaking process. You will have the opportunity to visit the cellar where the wine is stored and aged in wooden barrels or bottles. During the tour, you will have the chance to taste a selection of estate wines, guided by the producers themselves, who will illustrate the characteristics of each wine and teach you how to appreciate their unique aromas and flavors. These tastings can be accompanied by samples of cheeses, cured meats, and other local products paired with the wine. The fine print* #This experience is in English #Driver is not included #The location of the winery will be provided upon confirmation
Wine-tasting in a family-run winery
Wonderful winetasting experience in one of Italy's smallest wineries. You will be tasting four different wines and you will learn how they are made: - Mancius red wine IGT - Umbrone red wine IGT - White wine Umbria IGT - One red or white passito. You may also take a stroll in the vineyard.
Wine Tasting, a charming glass of Tuscany
Visit of the new winery of Via della Stella, including a wine tasting. We will have a nice walk through the olive grove and the vegetable garden, accompanied by Chiara or a collegue. We will then take you to the new cellar where you will feel the place where our wines come to life. The modernity of the equipment combined with the charm of the old farmhouse make it a unique and authentic experience. Followed by the tasting of wines and a small tasting of typical products of our land.
Handmade spirits and food
We will have a pleasant and unusual sensory experience by tasting 3 handmade liqueurs obtained in a completely natural way with manual procedures through the combination of local essences such as rosemary, laurel, mint, celery with spices such as ginger, black pepper, cinnamon and others. The spirits will be presented in combination with a selection of hot and cold finger food 100% made in Umbria. The experience takes place in the beautiful setting of the Umbrian hills, comfortably sitting on the veranda, garden or by the pool, at the Country House Nonna Rana di Cannara (PG). The experience, in its originality, recalls the recent trend of food and drink pairing and offers inspiration for delighting your imagination in recreation at home unusual combinations .
Join my horseback rides
I have selected 3 of my usual best rides of different difficulty levels. 1)' The Montefalco valley ring' is a peaceful ride in the valley which the stable overlooks. After leaving the barn, we will ride through country roads and wine yards. It is a 90-minute ride totally in the green, passing by two-three famous wine houses in the area. Level intermediate. 2) 'The Casale ride' implies riding uphill and reaching Casale's tiny village where the horses enjoy freshwater. It is a 120-minute ride on all country roads, with two asphalt roads to cross, and requires more skills than the previous. Advanced level. 3) The Sanctuary is the most intense ride instead, advisable for very skilled and experienced guests. We will primarily be trotting on Bevagna's hills crest. After leaving the barn, we will also have to be on one asphalt road (open to local traffic). Horses will have to get uphill on the crest of the surrounding hills. Getting to the Sanctuary and enjoying the silence and the view is really worth it. The riding time is about 150/180 minutes. Expert level. NOTE: This experience unfits beginners or those who have too limited experience. They will surely enjoy my other experience "Horseback ride in the Natural Way", instead.
Assisi Beekeeper for one day
depending on the time of year, the ape in general behaves differently. we will open a hive and in complete safety I will explain why this insect is considered a perfect animal.. there will be no shortage of convivial moments where we will taste and see their work concretely..
Wine tasting accompanied by homemade food and truffle
Guests will do a tutored tasting of the wines that are produced at Chiesa del Carmine. Wine and olive oil will be matched with our truffle products, homemade focaccia, local meat, cheese and vegetables from our garden. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we will try to accomodate your needs. (I recommend that you should not eat before the tasting!) Walk maps of the valley can be provided upon request and visitors are welcome to stay after the tasting and enjoy a walk around the farm. Please feel free to contact me if you need help with directions, or anything else. I will be happy to assist you.
Chocolate school
Workshop: about 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will learn how to temper chocolate, use molds and you'll create delicious chocolates. No tools needed accessories except desire to have fun and at the same time learn some easy techniques that you will always carry with you. The chocolates you create should be eaten or back at home :) you'll receive a funny diploma too So....just relax and put your hands in ... chocolate - how chocolate come from - how to temper chocolate - we make some chocolates with molds - white chocolate - dark chocolate - milk chocolate filled with nuts,almonds, hazelnuts - tasting moment :) Other things to note I'm waiting for you in front of lab door 10 minutes before
Truffle Experience Roma - Lazio
Truffle Experience is a walk in the woods with truffle dogs, the various types of autumn truffles that can be tasted and appreciated on our table in the autumn season will be illustrated, the natural habitat and what to do to preserve it, the organoleptic qualities of the truffles, their reproductive cycle and, very importantly, how to recognize the difference between a "real" high quality truffle compared to "fake" or "flavored" products, all accompanied by our faithful 4-legged friends. At the end of the truffle hunt for this experience there is a lunch based on truffle with egg with white truffle, gnocchi with truffles, fillet with lard from colonnata and truffle, pumpkin and truffle ice cream with buffalo milk and truffle. Communicate allergies and intolerances. IMPORTANT NOTES · All the services offered, from research to tasting, are aimed at making the TRUFFLE TRUFFLE known and appreciated and therefore we guarantee that what you will see and eat will only be FRESH TRUFFLES quarried in the day.
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