If you love food and enjoy wine, book a small luxury hotel in Italy’s region of Umbria.
Where is Umbria
Umbria is a region between Florence and Rome that is divided into the provinces of Perugia and Terni, featuring the towns of Assisi, Orvieto and Gubbio. Staying in Perugia is a chance to enjoy the local cuisine and even take cookery classes.
Small luxury hotel, Italy
If you love food, you will love visiting Umbria. There can't be a more enjoyable way to spend your holidays than booking into a small luxury hotel in Italy's beautiful and unspoilt region. Known for its incredible truffles, it's not surprising that the exquisite food features in local recipes.
Food lover's haven
If you are staying in a small luxury hotel in Italy it is expected that the food will be outstanding. If you are looking for the perfect place for a food-lover, you can find the odd unique small luxury hotel in the area that features its own restaurant. But no matter where you go in Italy, you will find restaurants that boast rich, enticing and delicious menus.
Umbria
Delights
- Salsa al Tartufo – Enjoy the fruity Umbria black truffles in this olive oil that features anchovies.
- Porcini mushroom soup with black truffle omelette – Norcia truffle mixes with leeks, celery, onion, garlic, meat stock, porcini mushrooms, beans and parsley in this omelette to die for.
- Dolce alla ricotta – Ricotta cheese mixed with bittersweet chocolate, almonds, maraschino cherry juice and vanilla beans make for an intoxicating desert.
The language of love
If the Italian language doesn't get your heart beating faster, the food certainly will. Staying in a small luxury hotel, Italy is the perfect place to indulge and enjoy the finer things in life.
Local specialities
If you are dining by Lake Trasimeno or staying in the exclusive restaurant in your small luxury hotel, Italy's restaurants are simply divine. Umbria specialities include:
- Truffle – with nine different types of truffle in the area, you have to try this sought after luxury, including the prized white and black truffle varieties.
- Lake Trasimeno wine – vineries in this area date back thousands of years.
- Norcia sausage – pork meat preserves such as prosciutto and salami are a speciality.
- Olives – olives and olive oil are produced in the Spoleto Valley.
- Caciotta cheese from the Todi and surrounding areas.
The Country House Hotel in Perugia, Umbria is a small luxury hotel in Italy. With just nine rooms and three suites the hotel features a swimming pool, restaurant and offers massages, riding, tennis and golf nearby. A member of Chic Retreats, the luxurious gracious rooms feature breathtaking views. For more details email info@palazzoterranova.com or telephone: +39 075 857 0083.