Orvieto Italy in Umbria is a gem that many overlook on their way from Rome to Tuscany. ... Wine Tasting. Orvieto is known for its white wines, including the Grechetto and Trebbiano grapes.

Wine pick: Palazone Vignarco Orvieto Classico 2019, Italy. Jeffery Anderson. Special to the Times. This is the famous white wine from the region of Umbria.

That’s why Clement VII was able to take refuge in Orvieto (and build the well) — by then, the popes ruled Umbria, as they continued to do right up until the unification of Italy in the 19th ...

Orvieto is located in Umbria, which is one of the few landlocked regions of Italy. The soil, however, is a mix of sand and ...

Montefalco, a sprawling Umbrian wine region 30 miles southeast of Perugia, has been quietly producing some of Italy’s best wines, right under neighboring Tuscany’s nose.

Although Umbria hasn’t achieved the same celebrity and allure in pop culture (film, novels, lifestyle magazines) as has Tuscany, its “shortfalls” actually offer many advantages to visitors ...

A dry white from Umbria, it's light-medium-bodied, with a silky texture, notes of melon and pear, and a food-friendly, apple-skin bitterness. Try it with light fish dishes. ($14.10 in Quebec ...

This Hidden Gem in Italy Is Filled With Rich History, Gorgeous Views, and Art — and It’s an Easy Day Trip From Rome. Where to eat, drink, and shop in Italy’s charming hill town of Orvieto.

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Ruffino Orvieto Classico 2011 Orvieto, Italy, $11.00, LCBO: 31062 This lovely dry, medium-weight white ...

Experience a day of varied culture in Umbria’s capital, Perugia, which is filled with fine Etruscan, Roman and medieval monuments, including one of Italy’s finest Gothic palaces, the Palazzo ...