Meet the agriturismo in Umbria, Italy
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
Where is Umbria?
Situated inland south of Tuscany in Italy, Umbria is a region that has been called 'The Green Heart of Italy'. The landscape of green hills and forests is similar to that of Tuscany, but a little deeper into the mountains, making it a great place to enjoy peace and tranquillity.
Farm holiday in Umbria
The Agriturismo 'Fattoria di Monticello', which we discovered during our trip to Umbria, is part of a 'Fattoria', a farm with vineyards, olive groves, wineries and grazing cows that line the valley.
The agriturismo is built separately, above the valley, with the second floor entirely for accommodation and the ground floor as a restaurant for breakfast and dinner, where outside guests also come. On the other side of the valley, through vineyards and olive groves, are the winery and farm buildings. It's a lot bigger than a family farm.
What really impressed me about this place were the passionate owners, who explained to me that they follow the philosophy that all the meals served in the agriturismo are made with ingredients produced right here on the farm. They also offer a range of activities: winery tours, olive oil tasting and cooking classes. Outdoor activities such as horse riding and mountain biking are also available.
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