Artisan Liqueur Tasting in Umbrian Countryside: 3 Herbal Spirits

The liqueurs are made entirely by hand with herbs grown in the region, not bought from a supplier.

A one-hour tasting of three artisan herbal liqueurs in the Umbrian countryside near Perugia, where you sample spirits infused with local rosemary, laurel, mint and spices, paired with hot and cold finger foods made in Umbria. The experience takes place on a veranda, in a garden or by the pool at a country house in Cannara, with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

Three liqueurs, each one made with a different combination of local herbs and spices (rosemary, laurel, mint, celery paired with ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander and others) form the core of this tasting. The producer walks through the herbs used and explains the manual production process before you taste each one. This is not a commercial operation: the liqueurs are made in small batches using natural methods, and the experience is built around how unusual and specific each one is.

Each liqueur is paired with a selection of hot and cold finger foods, all made in Umbria: chicken liver pâté crostini with Cannara red onion jam, polenta squares with pecorino cheese and crispy bacon, ricotta meatballs with aromatic herbs and celery jam. The pairing is deliberate. The food and drink combinations are meant to show you how to recreate similar pairings at home. You sit comfortably on the veranda, in the garden or by the pool at Nonna Rana Country House in Cannara, in the Umbrian hills outside Perugia.

The whole experience runs one hour. A live guide leads the tasting in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French.

What’s included

• Three artisan herbal liqueurs.
• hot and cold Umbrian finger foods including crostini, polenta and ricotta meatballs.
• explanation of herbs and production methods.
• live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vitamara Liquori

Is this one for you?Book this tasting if you want to taste spirits made by hand in small batches rather than commercial brands, and you are curious about how local herbs and spices combine. The one-hour format fits easily into an afternoon in the Umbrian countryside without requiring a full day commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What herbs go into these liqueurs?

The three liqueurs combine local essences (rosemary, laurel, mint and celery) with warming spices including ginger, black pepper, cinnamon and coriander. Each liqueur uses a different blend, and the producer explains which herbs and spices go into each one during the tasting.

What food is served with the liqueurs?

Three types of hot and cold finger foods, all made in Umbria: chicken liver pâté crostini topped with Cannara red onion jam, polenta squares with pecorino cheese and crispy bacon, and ricotta meatballs with aromatic herbs and celery jam.

Where does the tasting take place?

The experience happens at Nonna Rana Country House in Cannara, a village in the Umbrian countryside near Perugia. You sit on the veranda, in the garden or by the pool, depending on the weather and your preference.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate, as the experience centers on tasting alcoholic beverages.