Introduction

This wine and olive oil producing area has gained international stardom for its delightful wine, a drink in whose production Umbria and Italy excel. Torgiano is located less than half an hour away from Perugia. The famous family Lungarotti is the proprietor of many lands of vineyards, a fantastic wine museum and a five-star hotel in the region. The family started this family run business in the middle of the 20th century. Today both owners have taken control of production as well as marketing. The family have the biggest estates in Italy; however they keep their business with a feel of family. One of the two daughters of the founder became president of the Wine Tourism Movement in Italy.

What to See and Do

The Museo del Vino in Torgiano is the most remarkable European museum themed on wine. It was inaugurated in the mid-70s by a member of the Lungarotti family. The halls at the palazzo provide an insight into the techniques used from the Etruscan epoch for making wines: utensils, graphic art, wine containers, techniques and photographs form the collection exhibited at the museum.
The same family supported the Museo dell’Olivo e dell’Olio that was finally inaugurated in 2000. Different institutions contributed to research. The museum’s collection is displayed in different houses constructed in the Middle Ages. It is an interesting exhibit that displays artefacts related to production, use, benefits, relations to economy health, sport, crafts and customs.
The Banco d’Assaggio dei Vini is a festival renowned worldwide and held in the last two weeks of November.
La Strada dei Vini del Cantico encompasses in its itinerary towns such as Torgiano, Perugia, Bettona, Canara, Spello, Assissi, Todi and Masciano that you can follow by car or bicycle. Maps and brochures are supplied in all tourists information offices. Good information on vineyards, hotels, restaurants, archaeological sites and precious sight are marked for wine lovers and aficionados travellers to relish such beauty.
The tourist information office is located on Piazza Baglioni.
Brufa is the hamlet located halfway between Torgiano and Perugia. In the old times Brufa prevented the enemy from reaching Torgiano. Driving along the route to Brufa and in town the 20 public sculptures created by famed Italian sculptures are displayed. Some of them are even 6 metres tall. The idea of creating this open air exhibit began in 1987. Maps of Torgiano are always accompanied by a map marking this public outdoor display.

Where to Eat

Ristorante Siro is a renowned, restaurant with its faithful clientele. Delectable dishes are the antipasti, the little gnocchi with rubesco wine and radicchio. And the tiramisu is superlative.

While on journey around Brufa savour the day specials (generally grilled local meats) at I Birbi Osteria which lies on a hill