Discover Carnaiola: History, Wine and Walks

Carnaiola is situated on a hill at an altitude of 350 metres above sea level. For you, the town combines this elevation with history, winegrowing, a suggested tour and destinations in the wider surrounding region. A holiday apartment in Carnaiola can provide the setting in which you define your personal priorities.

Holiday apartment in Carnaiola between history and wine

A fortification was built near the Ponte del Muro Grosso during Roman times. Around the year 1000, the Castello di Carnaiola was built by the people of Orvieto to monitor the ford across the Chiani. The bridge at Carnaiola was one of the most important crossings over the Chiane. An osteria at this bridge offered rest to numerous travellers. Those interested in culture can explore the Roman fortification and the Castello. This sequence of fortification, Castello, bridge and osteria gives the town several historical points of reference.

Winegrowing with its own history

At Cantina Murogrosso, you have the opportunity to visit the winery and learn about every step of production with personal guidance. The vineyard of Cantina Murogrosso, located on the slope below Carnaiola, was planted in 1971 with five traditional grape varieties of Orvieto DOC: Trebbiano, Verdello, Malvasia, Grechetto and Drupeccio. In the 1990s, the vineyard was expanded with Chardonnay in accordance with the new regulations. At Cantina Murogrosso, a vineyard visit is combined with an appreciation of traditional grape varieties.

Tour and surrounding mountains

A suggested sightseeing tour through Carnaiola runs entirely along Via Garibaldi, except for the final stop. This route provides a clear framework for finding your way around the town, while the landscape offers further points of reference: the Monte Nibbio mountain is located in the area around Carnaiola. The mountains Monte Calvello, Monte di Melonta and Monte Città di Fallera are also located in the surrounding area.

Cultural destinations in the wider surrounding region

The ancient site Parco Archeologico Naturalistico Di Belvedere is located in the wider surrounding region of Carnaiola. The same wider surrounding region is also home to the Opera Laicale Della Cattedrale Museum, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Chiusi and the Museo Civico museum. Those interested in culture can include the ancient site and three museums in the wider surrounding region. The combination of an ancient site and museums expands the cultural themes you can consider when planning your days around Carnaiola.

A festival on the first weekend of October

The Festa dell’uva e pan col mosto is celebrated in Carnaiola on the first weekend of October. Wine enthusiasts can take the first weekend of October into account for the Festa dell’uva e pan col mosto. This specific date is an additional point of reference if you wish to combine your travel plans with a local festival and the theme of wine.

Other places for planning your trip

Other places for planning your trip include Arrone, Castel Dell'aquila, Collicello, Portaria, Montecastrilli, San Venanzo, Avigliano Umbro and Pornello.

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