info and reservations at mail@cantinezanchi.it
A visit to our winery it's a unique experience to discover an uncontaminated and still little-know terroir of
Umbria. A journey through the truest flavors of Amelia DOC area, its history and its hidden treasures.
The welcoming reception is carried out directly by the family members and begins with a walk through the
historic vineyard close to the winery.
We will accompany you to discover the indigenous grapes and the characteristics of the ancient clones we
guard, such as Malvasia, Ciliegiolo and Grechetto . We will introduce you to the farming organic practices
we use to preserve biodiversity and show you the centuries-old Rajo olive trees , a cultivar that can be
found only in Amelia.
After passing close to the fallow deer grove , you'll get into the cellar to learn about winemaking
techniques .
At the end we will enter the underground aging cellar , with its traditional big oak barrels and ancient
winemaking tools, where the guided wine tasting will be held.
We offer you three distinct wine tasting :
DISCOVER AMELIA DOC for a leisurely dip in the tastes of the DOC Amelia we propose a tasting of three
from traditional wines of our terroir, you can choose between Armanč , Rosso Amelia DOC, Carmino Amelia
Ciliegiolo DOC, Flavo Malvasia Amelia DOC, Pizzale bianco Amelia DOC, Arvore Grechetto Umbria IGT.
Wines will be accompanied by local appetizers , pecorino cheese, salami, focaccia, breadsticks and
bruschette with our Extravirgin Olive Oil .
ANTICHI CLONI focuses on wines made from old vines of our unique native grapes and provides current
vintages of organic certificated Antichi Cloni collection: Malvasia Umbria IGT, Ciliegiolo Rosato Umbria
IGT and Ciliegiolo Amelia DOC. The wines will be combined with our handpicked, local food delicacies
such as pecorino cheese, salami, aromatic breads and bruschette with our Extravirgin Olive Oil Rajo .
RISERVE a guided tasting to enjoy our three award-winning aged wines: two surprising long-living white ,
Vignavecchia Trebbiano Umbria IGT and Majolo Malvasia Umbria IGT, complex and fresh at the same time
and an elegant, deep red , our Sciurio Amelia Rosso Riserva DOC. Each wine comes with one or more
handpicked food pairings , the best Amelia has to offer among traditional salami, delicious
homemade cheeses and other amazing local culinary delights, including our Extravirgin Olive Oil .
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- Tours have a duration of 1,5 hours and are available from Monday to Saturday at 11.00 AM and 15.30 PM
- Reservation is required at least three days in advance, email us at mail@cantinezanchi.it
- Upon request we organize customized wine experiences