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Cooking Vacations and Holidays in Umbria, Italy 2025
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About Our Cooking Tours In the Heart of Umbria
Discover the food, wine, and people of Umbria, a region bordering Tuscany to the southeast and rivaling its northwestern neighbor for its natural beauty and culinary riches. Umbria is a mix of rolling countryside and picturesque villages such as Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto, and Spoleto—towns full of ancient ruins, medieval and renaissance art, and friendly, laid-back inhabitants waiting to welcome you like a family friend. Your Umbrian cooking classes will expose you to a cuisine rich with local flavors, all wrapped in one of the most pristine and least touristy parts of the country.
Journey to Umbria on your Italian culinary vacation with The International Kitchen, where you will be invited to explore the allure of everyday Italian life and the beauty of its cultural and culinary heritage.
FAQ about Cooking Holidays in Umbria, Italy
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What is the most famous food in Umbria?
Umbria’s most celebrated food is its black truffles (tartufi neri), particularly those from Norcia, which have earned the region the nickname “Italy’s Black Diamond Country.” The prized black winter truffle and the more common summer truffle are staples of Umbrian cuisine, featured in pasta dishes, eggs, and even infused in local cheeses. Beyond truffles, Norcia is so famous for its pork products that “norcino” has become the Italian word for a pork butcher, with specialties including prosciutto di Norcia IGP and wild boar sausages.
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What to drink in Umbria?
Umbria’s signature white wine is Orvieto Classico, made from Grechetto and Trebbiano grapes grown in the volcanic soils around the historic town of Orvieto. For red wines, Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is the region’s crown jewel – a robust, full-bodied wine unique to Umbria. The region also produces exceptional extra virgin olive oil, and traditional liqueurs like Viparo, made from wild fennel and mountain herbs.
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What city in Umbria is noted for its wine?
Montefalco is Umbria’s wine capital, known as the “Balcony of Umbria” for its hillside views and famous for its powerful Sagrantino wines. The town and surrounding area produce the prestigious Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG and Montefalco Rosso DOC. The historic city of Orvieto is equally important for its white wines, with vineyards dating back to Etruscan times carved into volcanic rock.
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Umbria & Italy: Authentic Recipes
Enjoy comforting Italian recipes that highlight traditional flavors and easy preparation — great for everyday meals or weekend cooking.
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Umbria and Regional Italian Travel Blogs
From truffles to cured meats, uncover the culinary treasures of Umbria with our travel highlights and cultural insights.
