Roughly eight hundred years since he journeyed to the Middle East, Saint Francis’ message remains firm for its universal appeal, as do the region’s ties to Italy.
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaims the month of November as "I love Umbria Month." Eataly’s Scuola Grande announces four weeks of events to take place all over the city.
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Much to the delight of epicureans and oenophiles, the Italian Trade Commission returned to NIAF's gala in Washington DC, to present the Italian Lifestyle Lounge featuring authentic Italian food and wine products, watches of modern design and contemporary music.
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The traditional Orvieto wines produced by Le Velette winery were presented on July 12 at the Italian Trade Commission. Imported by AgriLand, an Italian-American import-export company that recently inaugurated its Bronx showroom, Le Velette wines have been produced in the surroundings of Orvieto by the Bottai family, running the winery for over 150 years. Umbria also has a lot to offer as a touristic destination, and oenogastronomic tours of the region are gaining popularity among the American customers.
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IACE Summer Program Award Ceremony was held at the Italian Consulate General in New York. Thanks to the program, 20 Italian language student from public schools in the Tristate area will spend two weeks in Narni, Umbria, to perfect their language skills and participate in the activities of the Narnia Arts Festival.
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The Umbrian wines from the Montefalco Consortium’s producers will be showcased in a series of educational sessions and promotional events throughout the month. The autochthonous Sagrantino Montefalco wines are a definite must-taste for Italian wine lovers.
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The rapturous musical heart of Italy, Umbria boasts over twenty annual festivals in which music is the centerpiece, from the renowned Spoleto Festival created by the late composer Gian Carlo Menotti to Umbria Jazz and the Classical Music Foundation concert series in Perugia.
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Dining in & out: Articles & ReviewsChiara is very passionate about all things Umbrian
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Italy's Umbria region, which has provided the lush, scenic backdrop for movies such as "My House in Umbria", gets a day in the spotlight at the Italian Government Tourist Board. Connoisseurs of the region and travel businesses were treated to a presentation, rich with travel-inducing photos, and a feast of Umbrian specialties
