The Wine Roads
The “Wine Roads” are specially signposted routes characterised by vineyards, wineries open to the public belonging to individual or associated farms, and by naturalistic, cultural and historical attractions. Their aim is to enhance those districts with a strong wine-growing vocation, with particular reference to DOC qualitative places of production, as well as the productions and activities existing therein.
Four Roads have been established:
The Canticle Road
Listen to the song of Umbria where tradition is an art, come with us along the Road of the Canticle
Land of noble wines, of towns which share not only gastronomic specialities, but also lively cultural traditions and a rich, historic heritage (from ancient villages to castles, from churches to abbeys).
So you can walk, ride, cycle or drive through the municipalities of Torgiano, Marsciano, Perugia, Todi, Bettona, Cannara, Spello and Assisi, the minds behind the creation of this Road, to discover the real, natural force behind the entire region of beautiful landscapes which change continually according to the season, that is to say, its gastronomic products and traditions.
The Etruscan-Roman Wine Road
A journey through the oldest land of wine in Umbria, to discover the magic of its scents, flavours and art.
We are now in the province of Terni, in the lands of the Etruscans and the Romans, cut in half by the course of the River Tiber. The Wine Road runs over the hills, through the mountains and in the valleys where the D.O.C. wines of the Orvieto and Amerino areas are produced, and passes the towns with an ancient tradition of wine-making of Orvieto, Amelia, Allerona, Alviano, Castel Viscardo, Ficulle, Lugnano in Teverina, Narni and Penna in Teverina.
This has always been the homeland of the great white wines from Orvieto, such as the Orvieto Classico and the Orvieto Classico Superiore, as well as the fullbodied red wines from the Lake of Corbara, the Colli Amerini and Orvieto.
The traditions of food, wine and crafts live on in these small, peaceful towns, “where good food means genuine food” (Orvieto is the capital of the Movement of Slow Towns).
The Sagrantino Road
Where life is good
This road gets its name from a precious species of vine, Sagrantino, from the slopes of Montefalco. This is where they produce the Sagrantino wine from Montefalco, a red wine which
has also won the approval of international markets.
The food and wine path of the Sagrantino Road winds its way among the vineyards and olive groves of these hills. Here you will find numerous opportunities to enjoy good food and art at the same time.
You can admire the masterpieces of Benozzo Gozzoli in the Museum of Saint Francis in Montefalco, the old town walls of Bevagna and the fortified castle of Gualdo Cattaneo.
Wine, yes. But also rich in gastronomic specialities: truffles, extra virgin olive oil, spelt, pork.
Every September, Montefalco presents its new vintage of Sagrantino during the “Wine Week” festival.
The Colli del Trasimeno Road
Where your desire to travel will turn into a longing to settle down.
We move on to sun-drenched hills, where for centuries Lake Trasimeno has created a micro-climate, which has enabled forms of innovative cultivation with varieties such as: Cabernet, Pinot, Merlot, Chardonnay and Gamay to be added to various varieties of wine such as: Sangiovese, Grechetto, Trebbiano and Canajolo.
The wines with registered designation of origin, which mark this road, are the Colli del Trasimeno (or simply Trasimeno) and the Colli Altotiberini.
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