Todi Sagrantino Cup – Italian International Balloon Grand Prix
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Every year, the Todi Sagrantino Cup takes place in the two neighboring valleys of Sagrantino and Todi. Over 100 balloons will take-off at 7 am and start their fascinating 60-90 minute flight over the Sagrantino wine valley. The event is free and all photo enthusiasts can also take part in a competition.
2020 marks the 32nd anniversary with the extended fifteen day period allowing participants to enjoy their time to the full in the area.
Date: 26th July – 9th August 2020
Truffle Hunting Tours
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One of the best reason to visit Todi is the delicious Umbrian black truffles. Umbria is lucky to have a wonderful climate for growing truffles.
If you are a truffle lover or are just looking for a unique experience for your family, hurry and sign up for the personally-designed tour which includes a half-day truffle hunting excursion and a cooking class.
Reservations are on request and based upon availability.
Nonna’s home-cooked meals
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A foodie experience featuring Italy’s most knowledgeable cooks – Nonne!
Who better than a real Italian grandma to help you prepare a feast for your friends or family? The recipes that she prepares have been passed down through generations.
Put in a request for this service when you make a booking with us.
The Sagratino Wine Road
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A drive on Umbria’s Sagrantino Wine Road is a wonderful addition to your stay. Umbria is an ideal place for travelers to combine their love of exploring the Italian countryside with their passion for local food and wine. Known as the green heart of Italy, the Umbrian countryside offers visitors fantastic views and relaxing drives. An easy day trip from Villa I Grifoni, the Sagrantino Wine Road is a picturesque mix of medieval towns and local wineries that visitors can explore at their own pace.
Sagrantino, a complex varietal that Umbrian wineries are preserving through traditional production, is one of the top wines produced in Umbria and is found only in this specific region. Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Grechetto are other Central Italian varietals you’ll find in the area.
Wine Tasting Closer to Home
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There are several excellent wineries just a short ride away from the villa. One of our favorites is the Cantina Peppucci, a small, traditional wine estate with some excellent wines and great hospitality. Cantina Peppucci is an 8 minute drive from the villa.
If you’d prefer to stay in, we can also organize wine tastings at the villa. Just let us know a day in advance, and we’ll set up an evening with one of our associated sommeliers.
Farm Tour: “KM Zero” & Traditional Umbrian lunch
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Visit to an agriturismo to learn & get in touch with the local animals of Umbria: goats, sheep, pigs and piglets, chickens, turkeys, ducks &Co. and their happy free-ranged life. Meet up with the farmers to discover the differences between conventional farming vs. family farming and artisan food production. Following rich traditional “KM ZERO“ (food grown only at the farm and at partnered farms located only in the same area) lunch Umbrian-style.
Kids – friendly.
Getting around the Villa
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The nearest supermarket, bakery and coffeeshop are in the village of Grutti, just 750 meters from the villa. Ask Mauro, the barista, to pour you a latte macchiato, while you wait for your freshly baked bread.
For the larger grocery run, there is an EMI Hypermarket at a 10 minutes drive from the villa. The pharmacy, petrol station, and ATM machine are just opposite the EMI.
If you don’t feel like cooking you can always ask Luciano to arrange for grocery delivery and in-home cooking service. Or, you can simply order from Le Noci, our local restaurant. Le Noci offers traditional Italian food (especially the pastas are to die for) and delivers at the villa for free. Great for a laid-back movie evening in our cinema room, or in front of the fire.
Villa I Grifoni - Luxury Villa in Umbria, Italy 