umbria Archives - The Taste Edit

October 20, 2017

Umbrian Castelluccio Lentils and Sausage

Norcia Lentils and sausage recipe, The Taste Edit

One of the most memorable things about our experience in Norcia was, of course, the food. While there, we savored the best sausage ever! Frederico, our amazing host, revealed the only ingredients in his sausage were pork, salt, and pepper. Yes, the pork is just that good! Another gastronomic speciality of Norcia is their Castelluccio... Continue Reading

September 8, 2017

Norcia Italy’s Palazzo Seneca Named Hotel of the Year

Palazzo seneca hotel of the year in norcia italy, The Taste Edit

Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, recently named Palazzo Seneca in Norcia, Italy, Hotel of the Year for 2017. If you’ve already seen the main sights of Italy, Palazzo Seneca is the perfect place for you to journey off the beaten path and experience the incredible region of Umbria. You’ll be treated like family in this renovated... Continue Reading

July 5, 2017

Guide to Norcia

Pork and lentils are important gastronomic foods for Norcia, Palazzo Seneca, Norcia Umbria, The Taste Edit

A picturesque walled town located a national park, this Umbrian town is the perfect location for a gastronomic vacation. In 2016, earthquakes damaged both Amatrice and Norcia, just several months apart. Central Italy is seismically active, but in Northern California we know that the plus of living in an earthquake-prone region is stunning natural beauty.... Continue Reading

July 3, 2017

Cantina Scacciadiavoli, Umbria

Looking over the vineyard the Cantina Scacciadiavoli Winery in Montefalco Umbria Italy, The Taste Edit

We first learned of Scacciadiavoli winery from a winemaker dinner at SPQR in San Francisco where we met Liu Pambuffetti, who invited us to visit next time we were in Umbria. We love their wine, so we took her up on that offer when we stayed in Norcia at Palazzo Seneca. Montefalco,... Continue Reading

June 30, 2017

Brunello Cucinelli’s Solomeo

Overlooking the town of Brunello Cucinelli Solomeo, The Taste Edit

No visit to Umbria would be complete without a stop in Solomeo, the small hilltop town restored to perfection by Brunello Cucinelli, fashion designer and founder of his namesake company. The town is just outside of Perugia and is only a two hour drive from Rome and Florence. Brunello Cucinelli is known not only for his luxury cashmere... Continue Reading

June 26, 2017

Vespasia Restaurant, Umbria

Dinner Tasting Menu at Vespasia at Palazzo Seneca, Norcia Umbria, The Taste Edit

Vespasia is a Michelin-starred restaurant located in the heart of Norcia. Vincenzo and Federico Bianconi opened Vespasia as part of their luxurious Palazzo Seneca property. The food, wine, and service is impeccable, and the family has created a place to experience the local Umbrian cuisine in a refined way. Chef Valentino Palmisano recently took over the... Continue Reading

June 26, 2017

Palazzo Seneca, Umbria

Preparing cappuccino for breakfast at Palazzo Seneca, Norcia Umbria, The Taste Edit

Palazzo Seneca, a 16th-century Umbrian palace in Norcia, was one of our favorite new discoveries on our last trip to Italy. The property was meticulously restored by the Bianconi family, who have been in the food and hospitality industry since 1850. A stay at this family owned and run Relais & Châteaux property... Continue Reading