Assisi: Organic Winery Tour & Guided Wine Tasting with Pickup

Summary

Organic wine tasting in Assisi with family stories and fresh bruschette

You’ll walk through Assisi’s oldest organic vineyards with a member of the Tili family, taste five local wines paired with warm bruschette and farm cheeses, explore cellars full of history, and leave with your own apprentice winemaker certificate—and maybe some olive oil stains on your shirt.

What’s the experience like?

I almost missed the turn—my phone buzzed right as we reached the old stone gate outside Assisi. The driver just grinned and said, “You’ll smell the vines before you see them.” He was right. It hit me: that green, peppery scent from the vineyard, mixed with a bit of earth after last night’s rain. We met Anna from the Tili family at the door. She waved us in like she’d been waiting all morning just for us (maybe she had?). The place felt lived-in—boots by the door, someone’s jacket tossed over a chair. Not fancy, but real.

Anna walked us through rows of grapes while telling stories about her grandfather’s stubborn ways—she laughed when I tried to say “Grechetto” in Italian (I definitely butchered it). The sun kept ducking behind clouds, so sometimes it was warm on my face and then suddenly chilly again. Inside the cellar, barrels lined up like sleepy giants. I ran my hand along one—oak feels different when you’re standing there, not just reading about it. She explained how their organic process is slower but “worth it for the taste,” and I believed her before even trying a sip.

The tasting was kind of a blur in the best way. Five wines—Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT—each poured with this little explanation that made me want to take notes (I didn’t). Warm bruschette drizzled with their olive oil, cheese that actually squeaked between my teeth, salami with sweet jam… I kept reaching for more even though I told myself to pace it. Kids at another table had juice and chips—they seemed happy enough. Anna gave us these crumbly biscotti called tozzetti at the end with a sweet wine that tasted like sunshine and walnuts. She handed out certificates for “Apprentice Winemaker”—mine already has olive oil stains on it.

I thought I’d be most excited about tasting wine in Umbria but honestly? It was sitting there listening to Anna talk about her family’s stubbornness and watching her pour wine with both hands (one steady, one always gesturing) that stuck with me. If you want something polished or staged, this isn’t it—and thank god for that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Organic winery tour and tasting

• Arrive at the organic winery
• Join guided winery tour
• Taste 5 organic wines
• Sample bruschette, cheeses, and salami
• Try local biscotti with sweet wine
• Receive Apprentice Winemaker certification

Top questions

Is pickup included from central Assisi or Spello?

Yes, pickup is available on request for a fixed price from central Assisi or Spello or the train station.

How many wines do you taste during this tour?

You’ll taste five different organic wines from Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT.

Are children allowed on this winery tour?

Yes, children are welcome; they get soft drinks or juices and chips during the tasting.

Is this winery tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas including transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What food is served during the wine tasting?

You’ll have warm bruschette with organic extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, salami with jams, and umbrian biscotti (tozzetti) with sweet wine.

How long does the tour last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but includes a guided tour of vineyards and cellars plus a full tasting session.

Do I need to book as part of a group?

A minimum of two people per booking is required; solo bookings aren’t accepted.

Will I receive anything after completing the tour?

You’ll receive an Apprentice Winemaker certificate at the end of your visit.

What’s included

Your day includes walking through Umbrian vineyards and olive groves alongside a Tili family member, a guided tasting of five organic wines paired with warm bruschette topped with fresh tomatoes and olive oil, local cheeses and cold cuts with jams, Umbrian biscotti served with sweet wine, free parking if you drive yourself, plus optional pickup from Assisi or Spello city center or train station if you prefer not to drive back after all that wine.