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Path of Taste:\u00a0Orvieto and the Amerini Hills<\/h1>\n

A large area in which the following are itineraries and routes of taste, art and history. Orvieto, a city of Etruscan origins perched high on a volcanic outcrop, where stands the magnificent millennial Cathedral, a reference point for this itinerary thanks to the city\u2019s proximity to the train station (Rome-Florence) and the exit of the A1 motorway. In addition to Orvieto, towns rich in history and monuments worth visiting are Narni, Amelia and the modern Terni. Terni is the provincial capital with beautiful waterfalls just outside the city. The territory of Orvieto and Amelia are both known for wine production and are connected to each other by Strada dell\u2019olio di oliva Umbria DOP. The olive tree is one of the most fertile crops spread across these hills of Umbria.[\/vc_column_text][vc_progress_bar values=”%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%22Wine%26Food%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2278%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22bar_red%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Art%26Culture%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2292%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22bar_orange%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Nature%26Sport%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2260%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22bar_green%22%7D%5D”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_single_image image=”2545″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]\n

How to get here:<\/p>\n

Car:<\/strong> Autostrada A1 exits Orvieto, Fabro, Orte, Attigliano
\nCar:<\/strong> Strada statale Cassia 71
\nTrain stations:<\/strong>\u00a0Orvieto, Orte<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1547734911119{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1700729398942{padding-top: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #567632 !important;}”]\n

PLACES TO VISIT<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1548237492678{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: -1px !important;}”]\n

Amelia, Terni and its territory<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaThe southern most part of Umbria coincides with the province of Terni and the presence of the modern capital city. Terni<\/strong>, is the main town of a territory from Orvieto to the south and south-east along the path are a series of small villages, some of which are particularly worth visiting. The area of the Amerini hills has towns like Amelia<\/strong>, Lugano, and Giove. Amelia is of ancient origin, as evidenced by the massive walls that enclose the old town, this town in the Umbrian hillside, is characterized by the streets and internal roads still intact as well as the access doors. In the village center are some beautiful Renaissance buildings, including Petrignani Palace, Palace Naccarato, Farrattini Palace, Palace and Palace Boccarini Clementine. There are also numerous churches, including the Cathedral Basilica, with the adjacent tower dodecagonal (year 1000 ca.) and other religious buildings such as the church of St. Augustine and the church of San Francesco. Worth mentioning in the center of the countryside is the interesting Civic Museum and Roman cisterns. Just outside the village, there is the \u201cRio Grande River Park\u201d with the old dam that creates a lovely stretch of water known as lake Vecchio.<\/p>\n

\"UmbriaLugnano<\/strong> has the beautiful Collegiate Church of Santa Maria<\/em>, a small jewel of Romanesque art that together with the other churches of St. Chiara and Santa Maria are among the most significant religious buildings.<\/p>\n

Continuing sound Narni<\/strong> is a pretty town with two faces, the first more modern and industrial, and the second the oldest part of which offers many attractions. In particular, the historical center of the town boasts charming views, rich in history and monuments such as the cathedral of San Giovenale, the town hall, Palazzo dei Priori. Other attractions offered by the city of Narni is the path “Narni Underground<\/em>“, the ancient Rocca Albornoz, the Abbey of San Cassiano and the ancient Roman bridge of Augustus. From the Roman era, in the municipality of Narni is the interesting area with the remains of the shipyard Stifone adjacent to the Nera river.<\/p>\n

\"UmbriaA few kilometers passed Narni you will reach Terni<\/strong>, the modern and dynamic provincial capital. It is a city of many aspects that combines modernity and its a fairly industrialized center with live elements of history and nature. The historic center has collected and has in the main street Corso Tacitus. Among the most significant noble palaces, Palazzo Spada, Palazzo Fabrizi (museum), Palazzo Bianchini, the latter near the Cathedral. Among the churches are San Pietro, San Salvatore, San Francesco, and the famous basilica of San Valentino<\/strong>. Related to Valentine’s Day are also important food and wine events such as Cioccolentino<\/em> and “Umbriaforwinelovers” dedicated to the wines of San Valentino. Just outside Terni worth a visit is the archaeological site of Carsulae near the village of San Gemini then, the Marmore water falls<\/strong> and the Piediluco lake.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1548237509075{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: -2px !important;}”]\n

Orvieto and its territory<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaA vast area bordering southern Tuscany and northern Lazio. The city of Orvieto<\/strong> is the main place of interest thanks to its remarkable art and cultural heritage represented primarily by the magnificent Duomo and the great Etruscan ruins. There is also the Palazzo del Popolo, the Pozzo (Well<\/em>) di San Patrizio and Pozzo della Cava, the medieval quarter with numerous churches and palaces and fascinating journey through\u00a0Orvieto Underground. The city is also the chosen location of many major events, as well as headquarters of \u00a0Citt\u00e0 Slow and hosts major food events, Orvieto con Gusto, Orvieto Food Festival and I Gelati d\u2019Italia. The medieval quarter hosts Palazzo del Gusto and the regional Enoteca.<\/p>\n

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\"UmbriaNorth of Orvieto is an area marked by the presence of large green wooded areas with small villages surrounded by a succession of pristine green hills from where they emerge, beautiful places like The Convent of Scarzuola<\/em> close Montegabbione and Villa Cahen in the park Selva di Meana in the town of Allerona<\/strong>. On the east side of Orvieto is another wooded area, the forest Elmo that leads to the summit of Mount Peglia. Continuing north leads to San Venanzo a small town characterized by the presence of the park and volcanological museum.<\/p>\n

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\"UmbriaThe Corbara lake<\/strong> has always been known for its fishing, and is loacted in the Tiber River Park, an area rich in natural attractions such as the gorge of Prodo (canyoning) and the grotta (cave) dei Pozzi della Piana. The lake gives its name to the wine (DOC Lago di Corbara) produced in the hills surrounding it.<\/p>\n

Moving south before reaching the Amerini hills is the village of Montecchio<\/strong> which has an olive oil museum, Museo dell’Olio di Oliva<\/em>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1547734922358{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5) !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547811039299{padding-top: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #567632 !important;}”]\n

ACCOMMODATIONS<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Accommodations in Orvieto and the Amerini Hills<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Accommodations, farmhouses, holiday house and agriturismos in Orvieto and Amelia, in the south-west area of the Umbria.[\/vc_column_text][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”20″ element_width=”12″ gap=”0″ orderby=”rand” item=”19570″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1708436688789-4abdcf76-d2e2-8″ taxonomies=”81″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1547735223266{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547811052869{padding-top: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #567632 !important;}”]\n

LOCAL WINES<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

DOC \u201cOrvieto\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

This Umbrian wine is produced mainly in South Eastern area of Orvieto and its territory. It got its name in 1971 and today is one of the best known wines of the region. A wine obtained from Trebbiano Procanico and Grechetto. The designation of origin “Orvieto” also includes Orvieto Classico and is reserved for white wines of different types: secco, abboccato, amabile, dolce, superior, vendemia tardiva and muffa nobile.<\/p>\n

DOC \u201cRosso Orvietano\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

A red wine whose designation of origin is newer than the white, designated in 1998. It is a red wine that can be paired with various types of food, and is produced in the territory of Orvieto. It is made from the following varietals: Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Aleatico.<\/p>\n

DOC \u201cLago di Corbara\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

The \u201cLago di Corbara\u201d was DOC certified in 1998, and is reserved for red and white wines that meet the conditions and requirements established by the product specification for the following types: Red, Red Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet sauvignon reserve, Merlot reserve Merlot, Pinot Noir, Pinot noir reserve; Sangiovese, Sangiovese Reserve, white, white reserve, Grechetto, Grechetto reserve, Vermentino Vermentino Reserve, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Reserve, Sauvignon, Sauvignon Reserve, Vendemmia Tardiva, Passito and Passito Reserve.<\/p>\n

DOC \u201cAmelia\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

A designation acquired in 1989 which was formerly \u201cColli Amerini DOC\u201d this wine is produced in the southern part of Umbria and is produced as: White, Red, Red Reserve, Grechetto, Ciliegiolo, Ciliegiolo Reserve, Rosato, Novello, Malvasia, Merlot and Merlot Reserve, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Reserve.<\/p>\n

IGT \u201cAllerona\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

Province of Terni, white wine in the standard typologies; sparkling, sweet and young. Ros\u00e9 wine in the standard typologies; sparkling and novello. Red wine in the standard typologies; sparkling, sweet and novello.<\/p>\n

IGT \u201cNarni\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

Province of Terni, white wine in the standard typologies, and sparkling wine. Ros\u00e8 in the standard typologies and novello. Red wine in the standard typologies, sweet and novello.<\/p>\n

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WINERIES<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Wineries Orvieto and the Amerini Hills<\/h3>\n

The best <\/a>wineries in the western area of Umbria, in production are famous wines such as Orvieto Classico DOC, \u201cLago di Corbara\u201d and \u201cAmelia\u201d DOC, and \u201cNarni\u201d and \u201cAllerona\u201d IGT. There are numerous wineries in this area, small and large producers who offer tastings and vineyard tours.[\/vc_column_text][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”20″ element_width=”12″ gap=”0″ orderby=”rand” item=”19570″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1708436688791-a2eee70d-4b62-3″ taxonomies=”43″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1547726069346{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1547798180069{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547811077873{padding-top: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #567632 !important;}”]\n

LOCAL PRODUCTS<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Extra Virgin Olive Oil\u00a0DOP – Colli Orvietani &\u00a0Colli Amerini<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaThe Colli Orvieto olive oil is from an\u00a0extensive subarea of Umbria and which is obtained from the three main varieties; Moraiolo, Frantoio and Leccino. It is widely used in cooking and as a main condiment, especially used raw.<\/p>\n

Another popular subarea is on the Teramo side of the Colli Amerini. In this production of olive oil the presence of Rajo olives stands out.<\/p>\n

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Umbrichelli \u2013 Ciriole<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaTypical homemade Umbrian pasta with a light taste because they are prepared with only flour and water. This long hand rolled pasta is prepared in different variations and goes well with vegetables, black truffle, and fresh tomato (\u201cSpoleto\u201d) based sauces. Terni\u2019s variation is called \u201cciriole\u201d pasta which has the same preparation, but is cut into thin squares.<\/p>\n

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Mazzafegati di maiale<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaThis typical regional sausage is one of the most special and appreciated throughout the region. Its production is achieved with an expert processing of pork and liver mixed together and then stuffed into a natural casing. Mazzafegati are prepared in two ways, a sweet version with the addition of raisins, orange zest, pine nuts and sugar and the other with savory spices, salt and pepper. Between the two versions, the sweet mazzafegati require a short curing period, while the salted version requires a medium-long period of maturation. A product still much appreciated and frequently found at the Umbrian table, enjoyed grilled or spread on toasted bread.<\/p>\n

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Fava Cottora di Amelia<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaA delicious legume small in size but big in taste, typical of Amerino. Enjoyable in many ways, with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh onion bruschetta or as a pate made from crushed beans, extra virgin olive oil and fennel. Also popular is the \u201cstriscia con le fave\u201d in this case the fava beans are boiled and seasoned with fat obtained from the dissolution of the cooking fat and low-fat obtained from the ventral part of the pig.<\/p>\n

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Fichi \u201cGirotti\u201d di Amelia<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaLocal delicacy of Amerino and Amelia with ancient origins. The figs are dried before being opened and filled with walnuts, almonds, candied fruit and cocoa. The result obtained is a dry fruit with a sweet and unmistakable taste.<\/p>\n

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Lumachelle Orvietane<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaThis bakery product owes its name to its particular form that resembles a snail. A typical product of Orvieto perfect to be eaten as an appetizer or snack. The lumachella dough after cooking retains a golden color and a pleasant taste enhanced by the black pepper, cheese and diced bacon or ham which are nixed into the dough.<\/p>\n

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Pane di Terni<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"UmbriaAlso called “pane sciapo” (unsalted bread) it is characterized by the minimal amount of salt in the dough, so small as to be hardly perceptible to taste. Unsalted bread is widespread throughout the region and is baked in a wood oven. Loaf shaped with a crispy crust and soft interior. Thanks to it being “bland” it is the perfect accompaniment to savory dishes and regional cold cuts.<\/p>\n

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PRODUCERS AND FOOD SHOPS<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Local Producers of Orvieto and the Amerini Hills<\/h3>\n

Agricultural companies,<\/a>typical products and farms from Orvieto to Amelia, on the western side of Umbria. Here organic farms producing honey, extra virgin olive oil, grains, vegetables, some of which offer direct sales, special tastings and tours.[\/vc_column_text][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”20″ element_width=”12″ gap=”0″ orderby=”rand” item=”19570″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1708436688792-5bb93cbc-3273-5″ taxonomies=”51, 55″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1547735313088{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1547811103157{padding-top: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #567632 !important;}”]\n

TYPICAL DISHES<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Appetizers & Snacks<\/span><\/h2>\n