Sheep and pig farm at Turrita near Montefalco with Lacaune ewes and Cinta Senese pigs, also making olive oil. Its pecorino Turriolo won a quality award in the Umbria Chamber of Commerce's 2023 cheese review.
Cheeses: Turriolo (pecorino), Regius (pecorino)
The pecorino is piquant; Sagrantino is a tannic, long red. Salt and fat soften the tannin, and the wine's fruit stands up to the sharpness. An aged wedge has the weight to meet it.
A sliceable sheep's milk pecorino rubbed with olive oil and herbs wants a red with grip but not heavy tannin. Sangiovese-led Montefalco Rosso gives red fruit, medium tannin and freshness that carry the thyme and mint notes.
Qualigeo describes a milky, cooked-butter aroma, a tender paste and a delicate flavour. A dry Grechetto with medium to high acidity cuts the cream without covering it. Best with the young dolce type.
Address: Via Strada Seconda 27/B, Fraz. Turrita, 06036 Montefalco (PG), Umbria
Family dairy founded in Santa Maria degli Angeli in 1938, using milk collected daily from Umbrian cow and sheep farms. Its pecorino canestrato Subasio won an excellence award in 2023.
Cheeses: Pecorino canestrato Subasio, Roblò di capra, Tutto capra, Mozzarella, Ricotta
Visiting: Shop at the dairy, Via Los Angeles 33, Shops also in Sant'Eraclio di Foligno (Via Cupa 5) and Perugia (Via Settevalli 409/A)
Family dairy farm in the mountains above Cascia, organic since the 1990s, making raw-milk cow and sheep cheeses and ricotta salata. Sells in Norcia and from a van at Forca di Presta.
Cheeses: Ricotta salata della Valnerina, Caciotta fresca di mucca, Pecorino fresco, Pecorino stagionato, Formaggio allo zafferano di Cascia
Visiting: Shop in Norcia, Via della Circonvallazione 62, Street-food van at Forca di Presta selling the farm's pecorino, ricotta and cured meats with lentils and roveja, and serving panini; call for opening times
Farm stay in the Sibillini hills near Norcia making raw-milk pecorino, ricotta and yogurt from its own animals, with cheese courses and farm visits. Slow Food lists it as Le Terre di Quarantotti.
Cheeses: Ricotta salata della Valnerina, Pecorino made from raw milk
Visiting: Farm visits to see the animals and the garden, Cheese-making courses from curd to ageing, Tasting of the farm's specialities in the Quadrifoglio room
Artisan pecorino dairy inside the Monte Cucco Park, making cheese since 1984 and ageing it in pits, leaves and wine pomace. Visitors can watch the work and taste for free.
Cheeses: Pecorino stagionato in fossa, Pecorino aged in walnut leaves, Pecorino aged in fig leaves, Pecorino aged in Merlot pomace
Visiting: Watch production at the dairy, Free tasting of the cheeses, Shop and online ordering
The flavors of Umbrian cuisine combined with the scents and flavors of the SAIO Assisi wines. A gastronomic journey that takes you to discover Assisi and its traditions.
Discover the beauty of Umbria on a private day trip from Perugia or Assisi. Explore Assisi, taste award-winning olive oil, and enjoy a relaxed lunch in a family-run trattoria.
Private guided tour of Perugia: explore Etruscan history, Renaissance art, and visit the Casa del Cioccolato Perugina with tastings of iconic chocolate.
