Discover the wines of Torgiano

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Discover the wines of Torgiano

A spectacular wine tasting to discover the wines of this historic area

Torgiano is a small town just below Perugia, surrounded by green hills and on the edge of the great Umbrian plain. Its suitability as a winemaking area is beyond doubt, especially with regard to the production of red wines, such as the Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG. In recent decades, however, some producers have established themselves with white wines and have represented and enhanced this territory under a different perspective, in most cases receiving a positive reception from markets, including at an international level. On this tour option you will be able to taste and compare the aromas and flavours of four wines from this winemaking area. After a tour of the winery and an explanation of the many winemaking and ageing techniques, the tasting will start with a Bianco di Torgiano DOC, a young wine that maintains lengthy aromatic persistence with pleasant acidic notes. We will then go on with another wine of the same type that differs due to the fact that a specific vineyard is cultivated exclusively for this wine, thus making it a ‘single vineyard’ cru but, above all, because it is aged in barriques for about 3 months, giving it a satisfying softness and guaranteeing easy drinkability. We then move on to tasting a Rosso di Torgiano DOC, an expression of the Sangiovese grape variety and the autochthonous (native) grape Colorino, which has delicate aromas and an excellent, balanced flavour profile. Finally we’ll enjoy a Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG, a ‘single vineyard’ wine with a unique, complex and structured elegance that pairs perfectly with grilled meats but also with refined international cuisine. During this tasting you’ll have entered the fascinating world of Torgiano and consequently you’ll want to take advantage of the winery’s sales point: you can buy wines to take away or have them sent directly to your home!

Plan

1
visit to the wine company and the cellar
2
Torgiano, its story and its wines
3
wine tasting

Recommended clothing

Dress as you see fit.

Included

This activity includes a tour of the winery, a brief explanation of the types of local wines and winemaking processes.
Tasting led by our specialized staff.

Not Included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 2 hours

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Pet policy

The area in which the activity takes place can accommodate animals, however access may be prohibited in some areas of the company.

Requirements

Activity suitable only for adults (age 18+).

Impaired mobility

The activity is also suitable for people with motor or other disabilities. In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Additional information

This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return.

Important

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times indicated in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Data sheet

Recommended clothing

Dress as you see fit

Included

Tasting led by our specialized staff

Winery tour

Brief explanation of the types of local wines and winemaking processes

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

2 hours

Languages

Italian

English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Requirements

Activity suitable only for adults (age 18+).

Suitable for people with motor disabilities

In any case, we invite you to discuss your needs with our staff. If you find out that the experience is not suited to you (or others in your group) we will be happy to offer you an alternative activity or a full refund.

Pets are allowed

Access may be prohibited in some areas of the company

If easily managed

Additional information

Important

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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