Wine Tasting Umbria: Four Wines with Local Cheeses

The winery belongs to the family who tends the vines and works the cellar every day.

A wine tasting at Cantina Baldassarri in Umbria combines a guided tour through the vineyard and production cellar with a premium tasting of four representative wines, paired with local cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta and extra virgin olive oil. The experience lasts around two hours and includes a live guide in English or Italian. The intimate setting and direct encounter with the winemaking family set this apart from standard tastings.

The experience

You start in the vineyard, where the guide walks you through the main estate and explains how the land shapes what grows there. Then you move into the cellar to see the production process that turns grapes into the bottles you'll taste. This is not a quick stop at a tasting counter. You're shown how Cantina Baldassarri actually makes wine, with attention to the stages that matter most.

The tasting itself centers on four of the winery's core wines: Grechetto IGT Umbria Archetto Dorato, Grande Alone IGT Umbria, Merlot IGT Umbria Verzaro, and Lucardo IGT Umbria. Each one is paired with a spread of local specialties: a board of cold cuts and cheeses, bruschetta topped with the winery's own extra virgin olive oil, and bottled water. The pairing is built around what grows and is made in the region, so the flavors connect to the place you're standing in.

The whole visit runs about two hours. A live guide conducts the experience in English or Italian, and the setting is small enough that you're talking directly with the people who work there, not moving through a crowd.

What’s included

• Guided tour through the vineyard and cellar.
• tasting of four Baldassarri wines.
• board of local cold cuts and cheeses.
• bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil.
• bottled water.

Before you book

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

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AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Senior (91 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years): free · Child (2 to 10 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish 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 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Cantina Baldassarri

Is this one for you?The visit involves walking through the vineyard and standing in the cellar, so comfortable shoes and a willingness to move around the property work best. If you want to taste wines without a long hike or strenuous activity, this experience fits: the pace is leisurely and the focus stays on the winery itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years): free; Child (2 to 10 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

What wines does Cantina Baldassarri pour at the tasting?

The tasting includes four wines: Grechetto IGT Umbria Archetto Dorato, Grande Alone IGT Umbria, Merlot IGT Umbria Verzaro, and Lucardo IGT Umbria, each paired with local food.

How much time should I plan for the vineyard tour and tasting?

The experience runs about two hours from start to finish, including the vineyard walk, cellar tour and the seated tasting with food.

What food is served with the wines?

You receive a board of local cold cuts and cheeses, bruschetta with the winery's extra virgin olive oil, and bottled water to cleanse your palate between tastings.

Is the winery accessible for wheelchairs?

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