Dr. C. and I spent 6 weeks in Spello this fall, and had some lovely adventures. On my birthday we went to one of my favorite restaurants in Montefalco, and then had the privilege of going to visit the Tili Vineyard for a wine tasting and chat with Anna Laura and Maria Palma Tili. I can't think of a better way to have spent the day. Our family at Enoteca Properzio arranged the wine tasting, which took place at the top of the hill outside of Spello. Known for its beautifully crafted organic wines, Tili also presses its olives for olive oil, which was delicious. Over 20 years ago, we first tasted their Sacreterre, and fell in love with its complexity and flavor.
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| L-R: Anna Laura, Maria Palma, Marco, Pietro |
Situated halfway up Mount Subasio, the sacred mountain of St. Francis, the views over the valley are spectacular.
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A new tasting room has opened with beautiful view of the valley
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All of my favorite wines are in one place; what could be better? If you haven't tasted Grecchetto, an indigenous white grape to Umbria, you need to try this one. It is superb.
We tasted wines, along with cheese, salumi and bread from the region. Pairing the products of the region with the wines is the ultimate marriage. The Italians consider wine to be food, and so it should complement whatever you are serving. We ended our day with this beautiful sunset over the valley and promises to return next year.
Grazie Tili Vini, and Enoteca Properzio for the invitation. It was a magical day.
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