Tag: Umbria

Events, Italy

White Gold of Umbria: The 45th Salone Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato in Città di Castello

Every autumn, the Umbrian town of Città di Castello transforms into the beating heart of Italy’s truffle culture for the Salone Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato, a festival celebrating the region’s most prized delicacy — the white truffle. Known scientifically as Tuber magnatum Pico, this rare and aromatic fungus grows beneath the roots of oak and poplar trees and can only be discovered with the … Continue reading White Gold of Umbria: The 45th Salone Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco Pregiato in Città di Castello

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Favorita Osteria Emiliana: A Taste of Emilia in the Heart of Umbria

Situated between the rolling hills of Umbria, just a short distance from Assisi and Perugia, Favorita Food and Wine Resort offers an unforgettable blend of Emilian culinary tradition and Umbrian hospitality. The resort, managed by the Capedri family, transports the rich flavors of Emilia-Romagna into the heart of Umbria, where the love for food and warm hospitality converge in a picturesque countryside setting of Bastia … Continue reading Favorita Osteria Emiliana: A Taste of Emilia in the Heart of Umbria

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Borgo La Chiaracia Resort & Spa Starts its Summer with its Annual Picnic del Borgo

The journey of Borgo La Chiaracia, a five-star resort & spa nestled on the plateau of Alfina in Umbria near the Lazio border, continues with the new season of rising summer temperatures. Summer has arrived in their gardens with a festive celebration of their annual event, Picnic del Borgo. The grounds, immersed in expansive gardens and rows of vineyards, offer breathtaking views of the gentle … Continue reading Borgo La Chiaracia Resort & Spa Starts its Summer with its Annual Picnic del Borgo

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Fine Dining Atop Ruins of Ancient Roman Dwelling in the Heart of Assisi at La Locanda del Cardinale

Imagine a dining room where you can eat atop the ruins of a Roman-era house over two thousand years old, situated within a historical 16th-century inn that once housed prominent figures of Assisi. To display and protect this ancient flooring, a transparent glass floor separates diners from the historic remains. However, La Locanda del Cardinale is more than just its historical surroundings. Recently reformatted, the … Continue reading Fine Dining Atop Ruins of Ancient Roman Dwelling in the Heart of Assisi at La Locanda del Cardinale

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Only Wine 2024: An Ovation to Italy’s Young Producers and Small Wineries

For over a decade, Only Wine has flourished, marking its eleventh year with another triumphant celebration with admissions that exceeded more than 5500 tickets sold, 260 accredited sector operators and over 100 journalists and bloggers in the charming town of Città di Castello, in Umbria, Italy. From April 27 to 29, 2024, the 11th edition unfolded within the historic walls of Palazzo Vitelli a Sant’Egidio, … Continue reading Only Wine 2024: An Ovation to Italy’s Young Producers and Small Wineries

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Rastrello Cucina & Giardino in Panicale: An Umbrian Kitchen Sustained with Freshness, Ingenuity and Tradition

Located within the picturesque medieval village of Panicale, celebrated as one of “Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages” (I Borghi Piu Belli d’Italia), is Rastrello Cucina & Giardino, the bistro of Rastrello Boutique Hotel. This culinary destination beckons discerning diners to embark on a journey where luxury intertwines with history. Positioned on the border of Umbria and Tuscany, Panicale serves as an idyllic haven, capturing the essence … Continue reading Rastrello Cucina & Giardino in Panicale: An Umbrian Kitchen Sustained with Freshness, Ingenuity and Tradition

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Tasting the Umbrian Charm of Osteria Il Gallo nel Pozzo in the Heart of Historic Panicale

Situated amidst the historic and picturesque village of Panicale, enveloped by the scenic beauty of Lake Trasimeno, Osteria Il Gallo nel Pozzo offers more than just culinary delights. As part of “I Borghi Piú Belli d’Italia” (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy) and Bandiera Arancione, a recognition of quality awarded by the Touring Club Italiano to small towns in Italy for excellency in tourism, hospitality … Continue reading Tasting the Umbrian Charm of Osteria Il Gallo nel Pozzo in the Heart of Historic Panicale

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Events, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Il Borgo Selvaggio: 4-Hands Lunch Dedicated to Foraging and Forest-Raised Animals at Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia in Umbria

When the curtains closed on another successful chapter of “Il Borgo Selvaggio” before the cold Umbrian winter engulfed the picturesque landscape of Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia, the resounding applause of the participants were more amplified with the excited anticipation for the next round of events the year 2024 will take. Il Borgo Selvaggio is a series of extraordinary lunch events dedicated to the celebration of … Continue reading Il Borgo Selvaggio: 4-Hands Lunch Dedicated to Foraging and Forest-Raised Animals at Tenuta Borgo Santa Cecilia in Umbria

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Borgo La Chiaracia Resort and Spa: Umbria’s Luxurious Secret Escape

In the plateau of Alfina where the borders of Lazio and Umbria meet, on one side you can enjoy the gentle Umbrian hills with varied warm orange tones of autumn while the other side gives you a glimpse of the splendid Lake Bolsena. Entering a gated estate through a long driveway lined with secular oak trees that ends in a two-storey stone structure: the magic … Continue reading Borgo La Chiaracia Resort and Spa: Umbria’s Luxurious Secret Escape

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Another Year of Success for Only Wine Festival in Città di Castello, Umbria

A celebratory atmosphere in the small Umbrian city of Città di Castello this weekend, 30 April to 2 May 2022, was due to the return of the face to face wine event Only Wine. It was held at Palazzo Vitelli a Sant’Egidio, a splendid 16th century palace built for the celebrated local cavalryman Paolo II Vitelli which faces a sprawling open-air green garden where attendees … Continue reading Another Year of Success for Only Wine Festival in Città di Castello, Umbria

Rowena Dumlao
Destinations, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Italy

Holiday in Umbria, Italy: Green Valley at Casa San Gabriel and Lakefront at Lang’s Lake House

It’s typical of Umbria to end up in unpaved white roads that take you deep into the valleys where the roads seem endless and no structures are in sight. The further you go, your destination becomes more secluded. But that’s Umbria, a lesser-known region in central Italy that is bordered by Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche. It is fondly referred to as the Green Heart … Continue reading Holiday in Umbria, Italy: Green Valley at Casa San Gabriel and Lakefront at Lang’s Lake House

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Briziarelli Winery: Umbrian Wines Focused on Quality and Territory

A multifaceted entrepreneur, Pio Briziarielli stepped into the field of farming in the early twentieth century in his locality in Umbria. He took on different branches in agriculture from the cultivation of vineyards and the process of vinification in the old family cellar in Marsciano, the breeding of Chianina cows in the San Gemini area, and the cultivation of olive groves. These are the establishing … Continue reading Briziarelli Winery: Umbrian Wines Focused on Quality and Territory

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Tenuta Vitalonga: Passion for an Ancient Winemaking Tradition in Ficulle, Umbria

On the sprawling hills of the upper Orvieto area in Ficulle, Tenuta Vitalonga provides a picturesque view of a characteristic landscape of neat rows of vineyards surrounded by groves of oak extending to the bordering regions of Tuscany and Lazio. In its 90 hectares of land at an elevation between 350 to 450 meters above sea level, 20 are dedicated to vineyards and 6 are … Continue reading Tenuta Vitalonga: Passion for an Ancient Winemaking Tradition in Ficulle, Umbria

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Sagraincasa: From Garden to Plate Lessons with a Chef in an Umbrian Farmhouse

A special occasion concluded by the cooking of a talented chef for dinner was what Torre di Bisenzio Winery proprietors Mike and Neena Rees planned for the day of their new cellar’s inauguration. To finally settle down in front of an inviting setting of an outdoor dining table was what everyone needed after a hectic day. With just a handful of guests remaining, Chef Simona … Continue reading Sagraincasa: From Garden to Plate Lessons with a Chef in an Umbrian Farmhouse

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Torre Bisenzio in Umbria: Wine and Stay Experience in an Italian Wine Estate

Tasting wines couldn’t have been as panoramic as the setting that husband and wife Mike and Neena Rees chose for their new tasting room in the middle of their 265-hectare wine estate in Umbria. A typical Umbrian stone building with two floors, the newest addition to Torre Bisenzio wine estate was celebrated with an inauguration of the new space on the 4th of October. Bottles … Continue reading Torre Bisenzio in Umbria: Wine and Stay Experience in an Italian Wine Estate

Rowena Dumlao