Italy's Green Heart
Andiamo Umbria
Landlocked and wooded, Umbria is a landscape of medieval hilltop towns, olive groves, vineyards and misty valleys. Highlights include Lake Trasimeno, the Marmore Waterfalls, and the Piano Grande near Castelluccio di Norcia, which erupts in wildflowers in early summer.
Tastes of Umbria
Food: Umbrian cooking is earthy and rooted in tradition:
- Black truffles, especially from Norcia, where the norcineria tradition of cured pork originated
- Castelluccio lentils and farro
- Strangozzi pasta
- Torta al testo flatbread
- Excellent extra-virgin olive oil
- Lake Trasimeno fish
- Chocolate from Perugia, including the Eurochocolate festival each October
Wines:
- Sagrantino di Montefalco is a bold, tannic DOCG red and Umbria’s signature.
- Orvieto Classico is a fresh, easy white.
- Let’s not forget Torgiano Rosso Riserva (the Lungarotti family also runs a superb wine museum there) and Grechetto.
Where to stay in Umbria
Our carefully selected resort partners in Umbria are in the middle of the green landscapes and winemaking passions.
Borgobrufa Spa Resort
In the heart of Umbria
Endless greenery, endless pools, infinite beauty. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating stay in an oasis of well-being, nature, and harmony that will rejuvenate and rebalance your mind, body, and spirit.
Experiences in Umbria
Historical sites, chocolate, and wine.
- Visit Assisi and the Basilica of St. Francis
- Walk Spello, Spoleto, Todi and Gubbio, all within the Perugia Province
- See Orvieto’s Gothic cathedral and underground caves
- Take a hot-air balloon flight over the valleys
- Join the olive harvest in October and November
- Shop for hand-painted ceramics in Deruta
- Attend music events like Umbria Jazz (July) or the Spoleto Festival (summer)
- Numerous wineries and wine tastings
- Dairy/sheep farms to make a variety of cheeses.
Free Consultation about Umbria
Contact our travel advisor for free trip consultation.