The Palazzone estate features wine, hospitality and authentic experiences in the heart of Umbria
A wine estate with a boutique hotel
Among the most representative wineries in the Umbrian region, Palazzone stands out as an estate offering wine tourism activities and hospitality of great historical, artistic and oenological value. The winery has been operating for forty years in the Orvieto area, producing award-winning wines and offering experiences and accommodation in elegant suites at the Locanda Palazzone boutique hotel.
Five suites and two apartments in the countryside
The accommodation is a historic medieval residence situated not far from Rocca Ripesena, in the north-west of Orvieto, on a hill in the open Umbrian countryside, surrounded by its vineyards, and has five suites and two apartments. With a garden and swimming pool, Locanda Palazzone also has a panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards, the rolling hills and the tuff cliff of the city of Orvieto.The wine bar is a space dedicated to discovering the wines produced, and there are tours of the Etruscan tuff cave, exploring the history of the area and the Palazzone estate with food and wine tasting experiences and explorations of the ancient cave where Musco wine is produced.
A cookery school and truffle hunting
For groups of two to fifteen guests, the cookery school is an immersive experience running from the afternoon through to dinner, when the chef cooks the food prepared earlier, which is then be paired with wines and is reserved for guests staying at the Locanda and is available on booking. Another unique offering is the truffle hunt, available by booking all year round (except for parts of April, May and September) and including a truffle-based lunch with selected wines. There is no shortage of opportunities for relaxation and wellness, with yoga and Pilates sessions, as well as rejuvenating massages and for cycling enthusiasts, bike and e-bike hire is available. Locanda Palazzone is also a convenient base for quick trips to art cities such as Perugia, Assisi and Spoleto, while nearby Orvieto is one of Umbria’s most beautiful cities, with Etruscan origins and over three thousand years of history. 
