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Join Tili Vini Società Agricola near Assisi for a hands-on pruning workshop where you’ll learn ancient vine and olive techniques, taste local DOC wines, and indulge in Umbrian rustic fare. Earn your Apprentice Pruner certificate and connect with Italy’s agricultural heritage.
Join Tili Vini Società Agricola near Assisi for a hands-on pruning workshop where you’ll learn ancient vine and olive techniques, taste local DOC wines, and indulge in Umbrian rustic fare. Earn your Apprentice Pruner certificate and connect with Italy’s agricultural heritage.
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Operated by Tili Vini Società Agricola · Assisi, Umbria
Set in the gentle hills around Assisi, Umbria, Tili Vini Società Agricola offers a unique, immersive dive into the rural traditions of vine and olive pruning with their "Mastro potatore per un giorno" workshop. Far from a typical vineyard tour, this hands-on experience invites travelers into the dirt and rhythm of the agrarian cycle, engaging directly with Italy’s revered viticultural and olive-growing heritage.
This four-hour workshop is both instructional and convivial. Guests learn the intricacies of winter pruning, focusing on meticulous techniques that ensure healthy growth and maximize grape and olive yield. The setting—a working estate in Umbria—boasts rich clay soils and ancient olive trees that reflect centuries of local agroecology. These hills cradle the renowned Assisi DOC wines, known for their vibrant character shaped by the region's limestone and volcanic soils.
After the pruning session, participants refuel with a rustic refreshment: warm bruschetta infused with Tili Vini’s own organic extra virgin olive oil, complemented by a selection of Norcia salumi and traditional Umbrian cheeses. Each bite flows seamlessly into a guided tasting of five distinctive Assisi DOC wines, offering a layered understanding of terroir through the palate. Umbrian desserts round off the afternoon with authentic sweetness.
What makes Tili Vini’s workshop stand out isn’t just its hands-on instruction, but its authentic connection to Umbrian culture and landscape. Participants leave not only with new skills but also a certificate as “Apprentice Pruner,” a tangible token of their day’s work. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, culinary adventurer, or nature lover, this experience offers a practical, grounded, and uniquely local adventure steeped in tradition.
Situated in Via della Cannella 21, Assisi, this workshop positions itself as a rare interface between outdoor agricultural practice and gourmet enjoyment, a must-do for anyone wishing to engage with Umbria’s living land.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels with moderate standing and light manual tasks involved.
No previous pruning experience is required; the instructors provide step-by-step guidance suitable for beginners.
Children aged 5 and older are welcome, with a reduced rate; the activities are safe and adapted for younger participants.
Wear casual, comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor work and sturdy, closed-toe shoes; bring weather-appropriate layers.
In case of bad weather, indoor alternatives such as a sommelier-led tasting or cooking workshop will be organized.
Yes, the workshop includes warm bruschetta with local olive oil, a selection of regional salumi and cheeses, plus a guided tasting of five Assisi DOC wines.
Yes, every participant receives a certificate recognizing them as an Apprentice Pruner upon completing the workshop.
Assisi’s agricultural traditions trace back centuries, blending Etruscan and Roman influences into today’s meticulous vine and olive cultivation.
Tili Vini emphasizes sustainable farming, using organic olive oil production and minimal intervention viticulture to protect the delicate Umbrian ecosystem.
Tili Vini Società Agricola is an organic agricultural estate located near Assisi in the Umbria region of Italy. Specializing in organic wines, olive oil, and authentic Umbrian cuisine, the estate hosts a range of visitor experiences that highlight local traditions and sustainable farming practices. Guests can choose from seated wine tastings, guided vineyard and olive grove tours, hands-on cooking classes, and seasonal outdoor activities like truffle hunts and pruning workshops. Several experiences include guided sensory analysis and certificates such as “Apprendista Assaggiatore” and “Apprendista Vignaiolo,” reflecting the educational focus of many visits. Tastings typically feature Assisi DOC and Umbria IGT wines, paired with bruschetta, local salumi, cheeses, jams, and balsamic vinegar. All experiences take place within the estate’s organic vineyards and olive groves surrounding Assisi. The programming emphasizes tasting, learning, and slow food values—showcasing handmade pasta, focaccia, tozzetti, and multi-course Umbrian meals. Private and group options are available, with options for lighter or full-course lunches and guided tastings of multiple wines. Tili Vini’s offerings provide a direct connection to Umbrian terroir and seasonal agriculture. Visitors seeking authentic regional flavors, educational tasting sessions, or immersive outdoor experiences in Assisi will find factual, hands-on activities led on the estate’s organic grounds.
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