The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement invites all enthusiasts to join the summer events which will see a succession of tastings, walks and cultural meetings in the Umbrian vineyards.
Perugia, 8 July 2024 Aperitifs in the vineyard, sensory workshops, picnics, visits and guided tours in the vineyards, dinners with the winemaker, DJ sets and much more. The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement continues to announce the summer events of the 2024 edition of ” Open Vineyards “, a widespread event which throughout the summer season transforms Umbrian wineries into real centers of cultural and tourist attraction. During the summer season, wine enthusiasts, wine lovers and visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a unique experience, exploring the beauty and traditions of one of the most fascinating wine regions in Italy.
Here are the proposals of four local wineries:
At the Terre de la Custodia farm, located in the hills of Gualdo Cattaneo, just 5 km from the historic center of Montefalco, the Farchioni family has been producing excellent Umbrian wines Montefalco Bianco Plentis, Montefalco Rosso Riserva and Sagrantino Exubera for centuries based on native grapes such as Sagrantino, Sangiovese and Grechetto. Every day, upon reservation, picnics will be organized in the cellar with a view of Sagrantino and (except Wednesday and Sunday) tastings and visits to the cellar are organized with the brand ambassador Daniele Sevoli, from 10am to 6pm continuously. Finally, every day, upon reservation, horseback and e-bike rides are organised.
A rich and complex wine with aromas such as Lucardo, intense and colorful Verzaro merlot, cabernet sauvignon, grechetto from Umbria, chardonnay and pinot grigio: these are some of the proposals of the Baldassarri winery , a young company located in Collazzone , in the province of Perugia. On Saturday 27 July at 8.30 pm the winery opens its doors to wine enthusiasts for a dinner under the stars in the vineyard with a DJ set to follow and also on Friday 2 August at 8.30 pm the winery is organizing a dinner in the cellar with a DJ set.
The beauty of the medieval palace, the charm of the place and excellent wines welcome you to Locanda Palazzone : 24 hectares of vineyards on the hills, in a landscape setting of rare beauty, cultivated with the traditional grapes of Orvieto, namely Procanico and Grechetto mainly, then Verdello and Malvasia to complete the blend. But also international vines Sauvignon for the Noble Rot and Viognier among the first to grow it in Italy. And to complete the wines produced Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon for the Reds. On Friday 12 July Locanda Palazzone organizes a guided excursion on the hills surrounding the palazzone among vineyards, historic buildings and the Musco cave. Followed by an aperitif in the pool from 5pm. Finally, the Locanda offers the possibility of booking a stay and experience package.
Discovering the Roccafiore winery and the vineyards that surround it is possible by booking visits and tastings as well as reserving a table on the outdoor terrace and tasting the traditional recipes of Umbrian cuisine based on Cinta Senese pigs from the small internal breeding farm. The Roccafiore winery is located on the green hills surrounding the Umbrian city of Todi, owned by the Baccarelli family since 1999. Roccafiore, which was born as an environmental sustainability project, is not only a wine producer, but also hosts a resort with spa, wellness center and restaurant. The winery is a 90 hectare green space set among the gentle and magical Umbrian hills that breathe the country air. Among olive trees, animal breeding and legume and cereal crops, there are 15 hectares dedicated exclusively to the cultivation of native vines. The selection of wineries that will lead visitors to their vineyards is particularly rich and varied, reflecting the diversity and richness of the area’s wine heritage. Each winery offers a unique experience, inviting participants to completely immerse themselves in the winemaking and cultural traditions of Umbria, making Vigneti Aperti 2024 an unmissable edition for all lovers of Italian wine and culture. Through the Social Movement of Umbria Wine Tourism channels it is possible to find out about the proposals in detail of the participating Umbrian wineries.