Daytime tours & evening events – 2016 Barcelona, Spain

Take advantage of your trip to Umbria and take some time out to relax and discover some of the many delights in Umbria. IWINETC in collaboration with Strada dei Vini del Cantico & Marfil Viaggi has organised the following pre and post conference day tours and an evening social programme of visits. Places are booked on a first-come-first-served basis so early registration is recommended and no later than one week prior to the tour start date. Tickets can be bought during the conference subject to availability. Please note that places are only allocated to registered conference delegates

Colli del Trasimeno DOC area – Tuoro Sul Trasmiento – Castiglione Del Lago

Sunday 29th January
Cost: 60 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights 

  • Visit a beautiful historic town with cultural relics and architecture dating back to ancient times
  • Gaze at spectacular panoramic views of Piazza Garibaldi and Lake Trasimeno, the biggest lake in central Italy
  • Witness the location of the historic Battle of Trasimento in Tuoro between Romans and Carthaginians.
  • Explore the art of lace at the Museum of Lace, and enjoy a cultural tour of the scenic Maggiore Island
  • Enjoy the lake views and an exquisite lunch with local fare and wine in Castiglione del Lago
  • Experience an oasis of tranquility in the beautiful hills surrounding Lake Trasimeno
  • Learn about local wine culture, local legumes, and century old olive groves in the Trasimeno Lake Valley.
  • Enjoy a vineyard tour through the alluvial soils of the Madrevite Winery and an exclusive tasting of local DOC and IGT wines.
  • Discover the prized Trasimeno bean, unique to the local area and recognized among the slow food presidium

Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 09.15. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico

Area DOC Orvieto, DOC Todi & DOC Colli Martani – Orvieto – Todi

Sunday 29th January
Cost: 65 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Visit the Duomo of Orvieto, one of the most important examples of Italian Gothic architecture in Italy.
  • Explore the great halls and prestigious art gallery of the Palazzo del Popolo
  • Enjoy wine tasting at the Winery Decugnano dei Barbi, a premium wine producer with a privileged Umbrian grape growing location.
  • View excavated caves in lava rock designed to produce sparkling wines and mature wines in special barrels.
  • Learn the procedures necessary to develop top quality wine in the Orvieto region
  • Lunch in a stone villa with a beautiful terraced garden of flowers, and olive and almond trees
  • Wander through the medieval monuments of Todi, including the Palazzo del Capitano, which houses the city’s museum.
  • Learn why the three concentric walls surrounding Todi are inherently medieval, Roman and Etruscan.
  • Ramble through a town with sights that include ruins of a Roman amphitheater, a dozen churches and Renaissance Palazzi.
  • Taste wine with winemakers in a stone building built by Benedictine Monks
  • Take in the breathtaking landscape and enjoy samplings of the native grapes Grechetto di Todi and Sagrantino.

Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 09.15. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico 

Torgiano: Art, olive oil, wine and cooking

Sunday 29th January
Cost: 62 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Go back in time 5,000 years and discover the archaeological and artistic collections that have marked the history of wine culture at an extraordinary wine museum
  • Witness Dionysian theme engravings by Picasso, Mantegna, and many other world renowned artists
  • Celebrate the permanent exhibition of 60 oniric works by the prized Nino Caruso, donated by the artist to the city of Torgiano
  • Enjoy a Wine Tasting in Margaritelli’s cellar, and taste the local grapes cultivated in Umbria with varietals such as Sangiovese, Trebbiano, and Canaiolo
  • Receive first hand tutelage a mini cooking class and discuss local fare and food pairings with knowledgeable locals

Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 16.30. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico

An Evening with the Goretti Family 

Goretti to participate in IWINETC 2102Monday 30th January
Cost: 47 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Savor local delights, including local wines, grappa, honey, oil and balsamic
  • Tantalize your taste buds with different Goretti wines and food pairings
  • Become versed in Old World winemaking and cultivation methods from vineyard owners
  • Tour the winery and understand what it takes to create a 90 rated wine in a DOCG
  • Listen to winemakers uncover the essence of Wine Therapy
  • Experience the tradition and flavor of four generations of vintners

Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 19.30. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico

Visit to the Chiorri winery

Chiorri winery visit at iwinetc 2012Tuesday 31st January
Cost: 42 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Taste wines from the D.O.C Colli Perugini and IGT Dell’Umbria
  • Experience the Azienda Vitivinicola Chiorri, where the ultimate desire is to offer a wine capable of “adding positive emotions and infinite moments of joy”
  • Taste the native grapes, including Greghetto, Trebbiano, Malvasia, ans Sangiovese
  • Tour the vineyard and learn the methods of harvesting and bottling which combine tradition and technology
  • Enjoy views of Assisi and Todi while sipping on Sangiovese at the Chiorri Winery
  • Socialize with long time natives ready to answer any questions one might have about the fascinating wine world
  • Discover a piece of the Strada del Cantico in the heart of a territory rich in natural, historical artistic and cultural influences

Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 19.30. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico

A Superb Visit to Osteria a Priori Wine Bar

Osteria a Priori Wine Bar IWINETC 2012Wednesday 1st February
Cost: 42 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Enjoy tasty Umbrian food and wine specialties with locavores at a popular Perugia hot spot
  • Experience the great pride with which 0 km restauranteurs and shop owners take in caring for their local products
  • Learn the philosophy behind slow food and partake in its delights with typical Umbrian quality
  • Sample a variety of the best Umbrian wines from the Montefalco, Orvieto and Torgiano areas, among others
  • Take the opportunity to talk to friendly specialists about unusual Italian food and wine pairings
  • Nosh on fresh italian appetizers with some of the most delectable olive oil selections in the region
  • Network with fellow wine lovers in a restaurant, wine bar and bottega with dishes inspired by the availability of fresh ingredients and raw materials

Area DOC Colli Perugini and DOC Torgiano – Castello di Montevibiano – Monte Castello de Vibio – Deruta

Thursday 2nd February
Cost: 40 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Take an eco-tour in an electric jeep through the vineyard and olive groves of Castello Montevibiano, the first zero emissions greenhouse farm in Italy.[4]
  • Relax in the energy efficient Green Wine Bar, and discuss various modern methods of environmentally friendly grape growing
  • Taste the exclusive red and white Monte Vibiano and socialize with new wine blogging friends from around the world
  • Learn about the various ways in which the winery is succeeding in their plight to achieve a negative Carbon emissions score
  • Learn the sophisticated wine making techniques of second generation vintners
  • See the captivating Teatro Concordia, the smallest theatre in the world
  • Sample a special dose of unfiltered olive oil, and the unmistakable Montevibiano frozen olive oil
  • Have lunch in the charming historical center of Monte Castillo di Vibio
  • Explore the enchanting town of Deruta

Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 09.30. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico 

Area DOC Sagrantino e DOC Assisi – Bevagna – Assisi

Thursday 2nd February
Cost: 95 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights 

  1. Go back in time in a small town in Bevagna, awarded first prize in 2011 for the promotion and enhancement of its medieval heritage.
  2. Wander through a remarkable village in Bevagna touted as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy
  3. Walk along streets and shops crowded with breathtaking architecture and check out mosaics centuries old
  4. Tour a family run winery located on hilly vineyards in an area ideal for the notoriously tannic Sagrantino grape

Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 09.30. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico

Area Doc Sagrantino – Montefalco – Bevagna

PERTICAIA IWINETC 2012Thursday 2nd February
Cost: 50 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Tour the Perticaia Winery and learn about the terroir of the winery and region
  • Have lunch, drink wine and socialize with the vineyard owners and fellow wine lovers
  • Try unique wine blends that include the Colorino, Sangiovese and Grechetto grape varieties
  • Enjoy sweeping panorama of the Umbrian countryside in the town of Montefalco
  • See the spectacular “Carapace” Winery and have a tasting at La Tenuta Castelbuono
  • Indulge in some of the best wines the Sagrantino grape variety has to offer
  • Wander the cobblestone streets of Montefalco and delight in its history and architecture
Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 09.30. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico

Area DOC Sagrantino e DOC Assisi – Montefalco – Spello

CapraI iwinetc 2012 Friday 3rd February
Cost: 75 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Compare architectural designs and frescoes from the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance eras
  • Walk along a maze of picturesque cobbled streets, medieval towers, and renaissance churches.
  • Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the hilltop town of Montefalco, an area touted as the “the balcony of Umbria”
  • Visit the home of some of the best dry red wines in Umbria, Rosso di Montefalco and Sagrantino di Montefalco
  • Sip on some delectable Sagrantino, Passito and Secco wines, all well known wines native to Montefalco
  • Experience the warmth of the welcoming town of Spello
  • Wander the vineyards soak in the Umbrian countryside at the cozy Fongoli Winery
  • Try some “Super Umbrian” wines with cheese and salumi at the Sportoletti Winery

Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 09.30. Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico

Area DOC Colli Amerini – Amelia – Narni

Castel Luccio IWINETC social prog 2012Friday 3rd February
Cost: 76 Euros
Number of places : 15

Tour highlights

  • Enjoy an elaborate vineyard tour and gourmet food and wine tasting at Castello delle Regine
  • Relax with new friends while enjoying the views of the Valley and the River Nera from the hilltop town of Narni
  • Witness the beautiful landscapes and medieval structures that allegedly inspired the creation of C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia”.
  • Embrace the art and architecture of Garibaldi Square
  • Learn how accomplished vineyard owners successfully conserve the delicate equilibrium between technology and nature
  • Explore pre-Roman history on a tour of the Narni Underground
  • Sip on delicious wine made at one of the first wineries in Umbria
  • Tour the Vallantica Winery and learn about vinification methods executed with advanced technology and expert enologists
Meeting at the “Meeting Point” at the main entrance of the Hotel Gio. Coach leaves promptly at 09.15 Detailed itinerary and how to book at Strada dei Vini  Cantico


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