Assisi & Umbria: Organic Wine & Cheese Tasting Farm Tour

Summary

Organic wines and farm cheeses in the hills of Assisi

You’ll taste organic Assisi DOC wines paired with local cheeses, fresh bruschette drizzled in olive oil, and homemade jams or balsamic vinegar—all on a real working farm near Assisi. Enjoy time outdoors among vineyards (or indoors if needed), guided by people who actually live here. It’s relaxed, personal, and quietly memorable.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the way the light hit the vineyards just outside Assisi—sort of golden but not too dramatic, more like a quiet afternoon than a postcard. We’d just pulled up (they offer pickup from Spello or the train station if you need it), and already I could smell that mix of earth and something sweet—maybe wildflowers or maybe just my imagination. Our host, Marta, waved us over with this easy smile, not rushed at all. She started us off with bruschette, still warm from the kitchen, olive oil catching the sun on each slice.

I’m not really a wine expert—I mean, I know what I like—but here they made it feel easy. Four organic wines from their own vines (Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT), poured slow so you could actually notice things. The second white was my favorite; it tasted almost like apples but softer. We tried cheeses from their farm and a neighbor’s place—one was so creamy it nearly slid off my fork. Marta handed me a spoonful of homemade jam to go with it; she said the name in Italian and laughed when I tried to repeat it (I definitely didn’t nail it). There was balsamic too, sharp enough to make your mouth water.

We sat outside for most of it—unless you come when it’s raining or roasting hot, then they move you inside—but honestly, sitting under those old olive trees felt right. At some point I just stopped talking and listened: bees somewhere nearby, birds arguing in the branches above us. I kept thinking how different everything tastes when you’re actually here instead of reading labels back home.

You can wander through the vineyards and olive groves after (it’s included), which we did even though my shoes weren’t ideal for mud. It’s quiet out there except for your own footsteps and maybe a distant tractor if someone’s working further down the hill. On the drive back toward Spello I realized I’d barely checked my phone all afternoon—just one of those small things that sticks with you longer than you expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Organic wine and cheese tasting

• Arrive at tasting location
• Enjoy guided tasting of 4 wines
• Taste mixed bruschette and cheeses
• Sample homemade jam and balsamic vinegar

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this wine & cheese tour?

Pickup is available on request for a fixed rate from Spello city center, Assisi train station, or local hotels.

Are dietary needs or allergies accommodated?

Yes, menus can be modified for lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian diets or other requirements if advised at booking.

How many wines are included in the tasting?

The guided tasting includes four different organic wines produced locally (Assisi DOC & Umbria IGT).

Can children join this wine & cheese tasting?

Yes, children are welcome when accompanied by adults; child rates apply when sharing with two paying adults.

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

All areas are wheelchair accessible and infants can ride in prams or strollers during the visit.

What happens if there is bad weather?

If it's too cold or rainy to stay outside, tastings are held inside the farm's tasting room instead.

Is parking available at the winery?

Yes, free parking is provided onsite for guests arriving by car.

What foods are served during the tasting?

The menu includes hot bruschette with extra virgin olive oil and tomatoes plus a selection of cheeses with homemade jam or balsamic vinegar.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided tasting of four organic Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT wines paired with warm bruschette topped in local olive oil and tomatoes plus regional cheeses served alongside homemade jams or balsamic vinegar. You’ll have time to walk freely through vineyards and olive groves after your tasting—and free parking is available onsite. Pickup from Spello city center or Assisi train station can be arranged for an additional fee if needed.