Sip, Savor, & Immerse Yourself in Umbria - Join us for 6 unforgettable days and 7 nights in the heart of Italy, where the Oenophile Institute’s inaugural SOIL Trip combines world-class wine education with cultural immersion.
Dive deep into the vineyards of Orvieto, Montefalco, and Spoleto as you explore the foundations of winemaking in this storied region. Learn from expert-led tastings and hands-on sessions that uncover the secrets of Umbrian terroir. Beyond the wine, experience the rich tapestry of local traditions, historic landmarks, and authentic culinary treasures that make Umbria a living classroom for wine and culture enthusiasts.
This is more than a journey—it’s a transformative educational experience in one of Italy’s most captivating regions.
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Nine-day trip (six full days and seven nights in Italy)
Luxury accommodations in Spoleto at Hotel Aurora
All meals at hand-selected restaurants while on tours
Complimentary wine at each meal selected by resident sommeliers and Chelsea Young
All in-country ground transportation (in well appointed, air-conditioned vans, and in chartered bus to airport and from airport)
All wine classes and featured tastings
All cultural enrichment events (winery tours and tastings; olive-oil tasting; talks on language,
food, and Italian culture; guided tour of Spoleto; Umbrian cultural introduction; etc.) lessons;
*Initial itinerary available on registration page. Full itinerary will be finalized by March 1st.
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Airfare is not included however transportation from Rome to Castello di Postignano is included if you arrive by 11:00am on October 20th.
Suggested flight: Delta 66, departing ATL at 6:50 p.m on October 19th
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We will depart Castello di Postignano at 5:30am on October 27th for the Rome airport.
Suggested flight: Delta 67 departing Rome for ATL at 11:45 a.m.
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Price: $4500 single occupancy, $8000 double occupancy
Not included: roundtrip airfare, health insurance, and personal purchases
Payment Schedule
$500 per person deposit to reserve a spot on the trip
$2000 per person due by April 15th
Remainder due by July 15th
Initial deposits will be taken through the Oenophile Institute registration page. Once initial deposit is made a personalized invoice will be emailed to finish remaining payments.
Deposits are refundable up until March 15th, 2025.
Cancellations made after April 15th will get a partial refund of up to 50%. Cancellations after August 1st are non-refundable, except for illness, death, or natural disaster.
We firmly believe in maintaining an intimate atmosphere for our trips, ensuring that every experience is centered around you, our valued participant. To uphold this personalized approach, space is limited.
Therefore, the maximum number of attendees for each trip is set at 15 individuals.
Potential Itinerary
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Depart for Rome
(Suggested flight: Delta 66, departing ATL at 6:50 p.m.)
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10:35 a.m.: Arrive in Rome, private transportation to Hotel Aurora
2:00 p.m.: Refreshments, check-in, and acclimation
3:00 p.m.: Rest and regroup
5:00 p.m.: Guided tour of Spoleto with Daniela Cittadoni
8:00 p.m.: Dinner at TBD
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8:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Hotel Aurora
10:00 a.m.: Introduction to Umbrian culture with local educator Elisa Bassetti
12:00 p.m.: Lunch at TBD
2:00 p.m.: Introduction to the wines of Umbria with Chelsea Young
4:00 p.m.: Introduction to Umbrian food culture with Chad Davidson
5:00 p.m.: Free time
6:30 p.m.: Featured wine tasting
8:00 p.m.: Dinner at TBD
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8:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Hotel Aurora
9:00 a.m.: Depart for Torgiano
10:30 a.m.: Tour and tasting at Winery 1
1:00 p.m.: Curated lunch, with wine pairings, in the town of Montefalco
3:00 p.m.: Tour and tasting at Winery 2
5:30 p.m.: Return to Hotel Aurora
8:00 p.m.: Dinner at TBD
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8:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Hotel Aurora
10:00 a.m.: Wine class or visit from consorzio or other producer
10:00 a.m.: Optional walk/hike across the acqueduct and onto the famous Giro dei Condotti, a footpath with extraordinary views
12:00 p.m.: Lunch at TBD
2:00 p.m.: Rest
4:00 p.m. Optional cooking lessons (6 people min, 10 people max, $100/person)
4:00 p.m.: Optional tour of the duomo
6:30 p.m.: Featured wine tasting
8:00 p.m.: Dinner at TBD
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8:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Hotel Aurora
9:00 a.m.:
Option one: free time to explore the town of Spoleto
Option two: tour and tasting at Winery 3 outside Spoleto
1:00 p.m.: Group lunch at Cantina de’ Corvi
3:00 p.m.: Guided visit to Palazzo Collicola, the contemporary art museum in Spoleto, with the director of civic museums Saverio Verini
6:00 p.m.: Featured wine tasting with Stefano Petrioli
8:00 p.m.: Dinner at TBD
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8:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Hotel Aurora
8:30 a.m.: Depart for Orvieto
10:00 a.m.: Option one: free time to explore the town of Orvieto
Option two: tour and tasting at Winery 4
1:00 p.m.: Group lunch at Il Pozzo Etrusco
3:00 p.m.: Tour and tasting at Winery 5
5:30 p.m.: Depart for Hotel Aurora
8:00 p.m.: Dinner at TBD
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8:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Hotel Aurora
10:00 a.m.: Wine class or visit from consorzio or other producer
11:00 a.m.: Optional tour of Urbani Truffles, with truffle-themed lunch and wine pairing (min 4 people, max 7, $150/person)
12:00 p.m.: Lunch at TBD
2:00 p.m: Rest
4:00 p.m.: Olive oil tasting and pairing
6:30 p.m.: Featured wine tasting
8:00 p.m.: Dinner at TBD
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5:30 a.m.: Depart Hotel Aurora for Rome
(Suggested flight is Delta 67, departing Rome at 11:45 a.m.)
