Tour Details

Duration: Approximately 6 hours
Meeting Point: Customizable (Orvieto, Perugia, or direct meet-up at the locations)
Availability: Closed on Sundays
Tour Type: Private tour with guided cheese and wine tastings
Includes:

• Exclusive access to a cheese aging cellar with artisanal cheese ager

• Guided tasting of aged and fresh Umbrian cheeses and artisanal cured charcuterie

• Winery visit with a selection of local wines

• Expert insights into cheese aging techniques and wine pairing

What to Expect

This tour offers a truly immersive experience in Umbrian food culture, taking you deep into the region’s most fascinating cheese-aging traditions and prestigious winemaking heritage:

• Explore a cheese aging cellar– Visit a historic cheese aging cellar where wheels of pecorino and other traditional cheeses are left to mature in natural, humidity-controlled conditions. Learn about the aging process and how it enhances the flavors and textures of each cheese.

• Taste a variety of Umbrian cheeses – Experience a curated cheese tasting, of artisanally aged and seasoned products - from young and creamy varieties to sharp, aged pecorino, each paired with local accompaniments.

• Visit a boutique vineyard – After the cheese tasting, enjoy a scenic drive to a renowned Umbrian winery, where you’ll tour the vineyards, cellars, and learn about local wine production methods.

• Enjoy a guided wine tasting – Sample a selection of Umbrian wines, unique to the tiny Assisi DOC including international varietals, expertly paired with local specialties.

Travel Information

Getting to the Cheese Cave & Vineyard:

• From Orvieto: Approximately 45 minutes by car.

• From Perugia: Approximately 1 hour by car.

• From Rome: Approximately 2 hours by car.

Transportation Options: Private transfers can be arranged for an additional cost. Guests may also choose to self-drive or meet the guide directly at the locations.

Additional Options

For an enhanced experience, a farm-to-table Umbrian lunch can be added, featuring local specialties and seasonal dishes in a picturesque countryside setting.