Assisi: Organic Wine Tasting & Winemaker Tour with 5 Wines

You taste five wines straight from the vineyard, paired with what the farm makes

You walk the vineyards with a family member who grows the grapes, taste five organic wines paired with bruschette and local cheeses, and leave with an Apprentice Winemaker certificate. Pickup from Assisi center or train station is included. Dietary needs can be arranged in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Organic winery tour and tasting

• Meet Tili Family member
• Tour the organic winery
• Taste 5 organic wines
• Enjoy bruschette and cold cuts
• Sample cheeses and local biscotti
• Receive Apprentice Winemaker certificate

The experience

"The soil here remembers what we did fifty years ago," Marco from the Tili Family says as you walk between the vines, and you realize he's not being poetic. He's talking about the nitrogen cycle, the cover crops, the years it took to stop using anything synthetic. The winery sits in the hills above Assisi, and the tour starts with a walk through the vineyards and olive groves, no rushing, just the guide pointing out which parcels are which age, which ones face which direction. It's the kind of detail that makes sense only when you're standing there.

Then you move inside for the tasting itself. Five organic wines (some Assisi DOC, some Umbria IGT) arrive one at a time, each one paired with something warm: bruschette with organic extra virgin olive oil and fresh tomatoes, a spread of local cheeses and salami with jam, and at the end, umbrian biscotti (tozzetti, they call them) with a sweet wine for dunking. The guide walks you through what you're tasting (the tannins, the acidity, why this one tastes like it does), and you're not pretending to understand. You actually do, because someone who grows the grapes is explaining them. Children get soft drinks and juice instead, and dietary restrictions are handled if you mention them when you book.

By the end, you get a certificate saying you're an Apprentice Winemaker, which is silly and real at the same time. Pickup is available from the Assisi city center, Spello, or the train station for a fixed price, so you don't have to arrange a taxi or figure out the drive. Parking is free. The whole thing takes a few hours, and you leave knowing more about how wine actually gets made than you did that morning.

What’s included

Your morning includes a guided walk through the vineyards and olive groves, a tour of the winery, tasting of five organic wines, bruschette with organic olive oil and fresh tomatoes, a selection of cheeses and salami with jam, umbrian biscotti with sweet wine, free parking, and an Apprentice Winemaker certificate. Pickup from Assisi city center, Spello, or the train station is available for a fixed price arranged at booking.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:30 and 16:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German 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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Tili Vini

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in or near Assisi who want to understand organic winemaking hands-on, not just taste wine in a tasting room. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the group size is kept small to avoid crowding.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 13 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

Is pickup from Assisi included?

Pickup is available for a fixed price from Assisi city center, Spello, or Assisi train station. You arrange it when you book.

What wines do you taste?

Five organic wines: a mix of Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT designations. The guide explains each one as you taste.

What food is served with the wine?

Warm bruschette with organic extra virgin olive oil and fresh tomatoes, a selection of cheeses and salami with jam, and umbrian biscotti (tozzetti) with sweet wine.

Do I need to know about wine to join?

No. The guide explains the tasting process and what you're tasting as you go. It's designed for first-timers.

Is the winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Advise dietary restrictions when you book, and the staff will accommodate them.