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Hunt for truffles together
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Taste traditional eats together
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TIME-SENSITIVE | Romantic Getaways | Honeymoons | Foodies
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Calling all Romantics and Foodies to the Mountains of Umbria, Italy for the Epicurean Experience of a Lifetime
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Nestled in the mountains of Umbria is the romantic foodie experience you never knew your soul was yearning for.
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#RomanticGetaways #FoodieExperience #WildFoodsItaly #TraveltoItaly #EpicureanExperience
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(New York, New York - July 2019) --
Love is always in the air in Italy. When a rustic romantic luxe getaway is on your mind, the mountains of Umbria, Italy await for the experience of a lifetime.
Located in the Chiacchiarini ancestral village of Pettino, in stunning Umbria, Italy, the
Wild Foods Italy Epicurean Experience
is a culturally-immersive foodie experience that deliciously blends the ecstasy of food and the bliss of love in a breathtaking and soul-nurturing setting.
Pairing the area's traditional cuisine with the setting and personal preferences of each couple, the Epicurean Experience offers a completely bespoke and unforgettable culinary and cultural experience that spans four days and three nights.
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Photo Credit:
Photo Credit: Andy Hangedon | AndyH Photo
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Designed to awaken all of the senses, the Epicurean Experience enhances the bond between couples through a shared culinary and cultural adventure heightened by soul-enriching personal discovery. Couples unwind, become present to each other, and nurture their mind, body and souls together.
Hosted and personally curated by the Chiacchiarini family, each meal is staged in a unique setting around the
ancestral village of Pettino
for a unique dining journey tailored to each couple.
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Along with multiple culturally-immersive experiences, including going on a truffle hunt in the Umbrian mountains, learning to make pasta with the family matriarch, touring a cheese ageing room, learning how to make Pecorino and ricotta cheese, and joining local villagers for cooking lessons and beautifully crafted meals, the Epicurean Experience is an adventure where couples discover what they will eat, where they will dine, and who will host them, on a meal by meal basis.
Each lunch and dinner meal is presented in a different location, each with its own character and atmosphere--from private kitchens and hidden wine cellars, to flowery fields, the family’s renowned local restaurants, and the Lodge’s own amazing kitchen.
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Photo Credit: Andy Hangedon | AndyH Photo
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Plus, the Epicurean Experience includes three nights in one of the exclusive luxury suites at the
Black Truffle Lodge
where couples can retire to further enjoy each other’s company.
The lodgings are spacious and beautifully appointed with a luxurious combination of contemporary and traditional Umbrian design. Each suite exudes an enveloping and nurturing atmosphere with exquisite details and touches that will make your stay all the more pleasing to the senses.
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The Lodge has a large bedroom, a spacious living room and an amazing bathroom with a big, private Jacuzzi--built for two.
The suite is stocked
with a rack of local wine, very special bottles of Prosecco
(the Italian ‘champagne’),
and cuts from the family’s homemade cured meats such as salami or capocollo.
And best of all, Fabiola, a Chiacchiarini family member, will be there to look after guests and make their stay as pleasant as possible and a time where the couple can focus exclusively on each other.
The Epicurean Experience also includes:
- One meal in the village’s communal and colossal wood-fired pizza oven
- A very romantic dinner using the traditional Umbrian grill on a hilltop not far from the Lodge to watch the sunset across the Spoleto valley
Plus...
An authentic and fascinating experience where couples will immerse themselves in the flavors, secrets and wonders of Umbrian truffles.
The charismatic Luca and Alessandro will be their private guides on an authentic and fascinating truffle hunting experience--Pettino style. Guests enjoy a long, relaxed stroll, with great views in every direction, pleasant company, a mountainside snack with Prosecco overlooking the village, friendly dogs and a fun and memorable experience couples will enjoy together.
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The Estate
Guests will explore the family property and farm and soak up the timeless atmosphere, incredible landscapes and stunning views. One of the best ways to do that, is to join the family shepherd, Dan, on an unforgettable stroll as he grazes the flock of sheep through the fields and mountains making sure they are well fed and keeping them safe from the wolves.
Of course, guests will also experience some great food and wine with a delicious traditional shepherd’s lunch in a breathtakingly panoramic and picturesque spot on the mountain.
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Pecorino Cheese
The Chiacchiarini family is famous for their incredible Pecorino cheese and Francesca, the expert cheese maker, will introduce guests to her skill and knowledge and – of course – the unforgettable flavors. Guests will see how cheese is made, from beginning to end, and discover the subtleties and experience required to make a quality Pecorino cheese.
The experience starts in the barn where the sheep are milked twice a day, all by hand. Guests are welcome to give it a try – it’s a very old and traditional job in the village and also a beautiful way to together learn about the health and well-being of the flock.
Then, in the cheese-making room, Francesca will make unpasteurized Pecorino cheese and fresh sheep’s milk ricotta with the most delicate, exquisite flavor that few have the opportunity to experience in their lives.
Guests will also visit the 900-year-old cheese aging room, see the aging process and taste cheeses from two months to more than a year old. The cheese aging room is quite an experience in itself, and guests will learn some excellent ways to enjoy true Pecorino cheese as well as how to pair it with excellent Umbrian wines.
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Traditional Pasta
Nonna Giovanna, the family matriarch, and Francesca, the up-and-coming-expert, have inherited the family traditions when it comes to making fresh pasta.
It’s all handmade – and by handmade we mean from start to finish with no machine – including a visit to the chicken-run to collect the morning’s eggs. Giovanna’s specialty is gnocchi while Francesca is an expert at tagliatelle, but they are both amazing to watch and love to chat and laugh with guests while they’re making pasta.
Not only will guests learn to make fresh organic pasta, but they will also get to eat some amazing traditional dishes, savor the local wine, experience a true Italian Nonna’s kitchen, an antique pasta room, while enjoying the bubbly company of two very important members of the family.
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Local Recipes
The village has no shortage of cooks and they’re more than happy to share their secrets on mastering traditional dishes. Couples will experience cooking with different members of the family, tasting fantastic local food, learning recipes, and trying techniques and traditions handed down over the centuries, all while tasting some of the best food they have ever experienced.
Nearly all the ingredients will be from the village and family land--from the wild meat to the family’s own beef, lamb, pork, fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs and homemade cheese.
Romance has never tasted better!
Exclusive pictures, videos, and interviews available upon request.
Wild Food Italy has a five-star rating on Trip Advisor. In the meantime, we welcome you to visit our sites:
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Wild Foods Italy is a family-owned organic farm in the village of Pettino in the Umbrian Apennine Mountains of Italy. The family has been living in Pettino and farming the land surrounding the village for generations unknown, recently opening their farm to the public. On the farm they hunt for truffles, graze sheep, cows and goats in the mountain pastures, make Pecorino cheese, salami, prosciutto and other traditional delicacies, and maintain a traditional, simple way of life in this beautiful part of the world. Their public experiences include their Wild Foods Truffle Hunt, the exclusive and bespoke Epicurean Experience, and a stay at the luxurious Black Truffle Lodge.
Additional Hi-Res pictures available.
Media Contact:
Victoria Rossi | 212-537-9080 ext. 601 | victoria@i-media-international.com
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