Inside Umbria with Vero
The Ultimate Italian Gift Guide
Got Italy-obsessed family member or friend on your gift list this year? Or perhaps a Secret Santa impossible to buy for? We’ve rounded up a number of options from the Vero Experiences store that can be enjoyed from home and in Bella Italia! Click here for your one-stop shopping tool.
Umbria’s Wine Scene: Azienda Agricola Carini
The rich history of Carini began in the mid 1800’s: Peppino farmed livestock and, in those days, the family produced wine and olive oil simply for their own means. It wasn't until the 1970’s that Armando and Bruna Carini began to market their products locally. After the passing of both Armando and Bruna, their sons, Carlo and Marco, set out to transform the established lands into vineyards, olive groves, and wild areas to raise ‘cinta senese’ pigs and sheep for milking. Although the two sons did not continue their father’s love for certain agricultural practices, they did see an opportunity to grow the business and bring even more recognition to their family and the region they proudly call home.
Umbria’s Natural Wine Movement | Italy Segreta
Explore the lesser-known wine regions of Umbria and you will discover there is something bubbling at the surface, ready for the spotlight. This is the Natural Wine movement in a region that has flown under the radar for years.
Italy’s biggest grape-naming blunder: Gamay del Trasimeno | ITALY Magazine
Along the Tuscan border sits Lake Trasimeno, situated in a north-west pocket of Umbria and just a stone’s throw away from some of the most prominent Sangiovese producers in the world. Even the most seasoned traveler may zip past this lakeshore on the way to discovering the better-known wine regions of Umbria like Montefalco (home to the Sagrantino grape) and Orvieto (known for their historic white blends).
Life Lessons from my Suocera | Italy Segreta
From the poignant moments to simple daily life. These Italian mothers have a point after all. Italy is known for their overbearing mothers and the sons who worship the ground they walk on. It can be hard for someone in love, trying to compete with ‘Mamma’ for first place in their lover’s heart. This was the stereotype I knew and many warned me about, but I have come to realise that having a typical Italian suocera is not all that bad.
An afternoon in Cortona, Tuscany
The ever-enchanting town of Cortona is one of many striking hilltop towns within a 45 minute's drive of our Countryside Estate (opening summer 2022). We stopped by for an afternoon stroll and discovered what all the fuss was about.
7 wineries to visit in Umbria | ArtTrav
Umbria isn’t the first wine region that comes to mind for most, yet this region offers a plethora of off-the-beaten-track producers making exceptional wines in an array of styles. Umbria expert and wine-tour leader Kaila Terraneo of Vero shares her insider tips.
An Interview with ITALY Magazine
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Silvia Donati, contributing editor for ITALY Magazine. We discussed what led Ludo and I to Italy and what we aim to achieve with our brand Vero. This was the first time we were able to share our story with a larger audience - it was an exciting, yet vulnerable experience. Read the full article below.
Poggio Belvedere | by Vero 17th-Century Countryside Estate
Food for the soul set amongst the rolling hills of Umbria. Poggio Belvedere | by Vero is the perfect place to base yourself in order to discover what makes this region so special. Spend tranquil days exploring countless medieval villages, breathtaking landscapes, and the enchanting natural wonders of the ‘Green Heart of Italy’.
The ‘duo’ behind the Vero brand
One half American/Canadian and the other Italian/Australian. Together, we make Vero, where authentic connections and genuine Italian experiences drive us daily. Our mission is to bring you honest Italian moments through food, wine, luxury rentals, and more. We are committed to joining you with regional Italian excellencies that may just change your life. Curious about how we ended up in Umbria? Hint: an iconic city harbour starts the story off, but the journey sure wasn’t linear. Learn what pivotal moment changed our lives and led us to you.
Foraging ‘Asparagi Selvatici’ (Wild Asparagus)
It was early March 2021 and I’d just had one of those moments…You know the kind? Where you look back and think: ‘I’m going to cherish this memory forever’. It started as my normal morning walk up to the castle of Monte Vibiano Vecchio, but early into it I bumped into Giorgio.
Season’s Greetings from Umbria
These days you can find Ludo and I amidst the rolling hills of Italy: tasting our way through the region and befriending the local farmers. At the end of September we packed up our life in Sydney and headed for greener pastures. Life was pretty great in the Southern Hemisphere, but we felt called to the region of Umbria in a way we couldn’t ignore. As hearty indulgers in life around the dinner table, we knew it was our duty to promote the region we now call home.
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