Monthly Archives: January 2010

January Activity in Umbria

Although the weather is really changeable at this time of year, there’s still room for some glorious sunny, blue-skied days – perfect for getting out and exploring the beautiful hills in our area of Umbria. It’s January and the vineyards … Continue reading

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The grape harvest – Vendemmia 2009

The vendemmia is the busiest time of year for the cantine and it’s best to watch the proceedings from a safe distance to avoid all the equipment that’s snaking over the ground! The cantine usually take on extra people to … Continue reading

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Gusto’s journey, continued…

….. It was a simple idea, take small groups of folk around the cantine (vineyards) of this area and introduce them to the delights of Umbria – the fabulous award winning wines, the authentic rustic cuisine, the delightful people and … Continue reading

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The Idea – Gusto revisited!

I’d like to repost this, my first ever attempt at blogging,  as we celebrate our first ever tour a year ago today!   What a FANTASTIC year it’s been! A few years ago we started doing wine tours for our friends … Continue reading

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