--- title: Discover the food specialities and wine of Umbria description: The cuisine of Umbria comes from its Etruscan roots. 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In addition, there is also the abundance of forest animals, providing hearty elements to many Umbrian dishes.  The Umbrian cuisine is based on seasonal ingredients and uses traditional methods that date back to its origins in Etruscan times. It's all about freshness, simplicity and good flavor. Umbria is mostly famous for its art of butchery, top quality extra virgin olive oil and the prestige Truffle. Here are some typical specialties of food and wine in Umbria:  [![Food Tours, Italy, Umbria](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/file-379532274-png/images/chickpea_soup-resized-600.png?width=450&name=chickpea_soup-resized-600.png "Food Tours, Italy, Umbria")](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/italy/culinary-paradise)  **Hearty soups**  Umbrian soups tend to be rustic, and include seasonal vegetables, dried beans such as fava, lentils and chickpeas, faro or spelt, and chestnuts. These hearty soups are served simply with a drizzle of good Umbrian olive oil.  **Pasta**  Probably the most typical Umbrian pasta dish is strangozzi, often served with black truffles, or a spicy tomato sauce from Spoleto.  [![strongozi culinary paradise umbria](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/strongozi%20culinary%20paradise%20umbria.jpg?width=500&name=strongozi%20culinary%20paradise%20umbria.jpg)](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/italy/culinary-paradise) **Roast Suckling pig** Umbria is famous for its roast Suckling pig, an Umbrian delicacy. It's pork carved right off a stuffed and herbed young pig. You’ll see this around lunchtime, served on thick rolls as a sandwich, or at dinner, as an option for a starter...  ![Porchetttta culinary paradise umbria](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Porchetttta%20culinary%20paradise%20umbria.jpg?width=500&name=Porchetttta%20culinary%20paradise%20umbria.jpg) **Olive Oil ** The umbrian hills are perfect for the cultivation of olive oil, which help produce a high-end extra virgin oilve oil. Often this olive oil is used as the only condiment for many Umbrian dishes.  [![Black truffle- Food tour Italy](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/file-382339206-jpg/images/cimg3139-resized-600.jpg?width=450&name=cimg3139-resized-600.jpg "Black truffle- Food tour Italy")](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/italy/culinary-paradise) **Truffles**  What is considered the black gold of gastronomy has one of the regions with the best production. The wealth and the variety of woods and lands in the region makes it possible.  Norcia provides most of Italy’s black truffles.  Umbrian recipes use truffles to elevate the plainest egg, pasta or meat dishes to a gourmet meal.  They are also made into a paste with garlic and anchovies.  Black truffles are used in many ways, including to flavor local Pecorino cheese. [![Norcia- food tour Italy](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/file-379494254-jpg/images/cimg3134-resized-600.jpg?width=450&name=cimg3134-resized-600.jpg "Norcia- food tour Italy")](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/italy/culinary-paradise) **Cheeses** Shepherding is important to the local economy, so sheep’s milk cheese is an important staple food.  Unlike most of Italy where Pecorino cheese is  aged in salt, Umbrian cheeses may be rubbed with tomato paste or buried in ashes in terracotta urns to age.  Some cheeses are aged in cool natural caves.  Each of these aging methods gives unique texture and flavor to the final results.  Generally this cheese is eaten plain or with preserved vegetables or meats, fresh fruits or simply out of hand with a glass of wine.  [![Best tours of Italy, Umbria, Norcia](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/file-380677818-jpg/images/cimg3133-resized-600.jpg?width=450&name=cimg3133-resized-600.jpg "Best tours of Italy, Umbria, Norcia")](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/italy/culinary-paradise) **Norcia**  Norcia has become so famous for its art of pork butchery and preparation of cured meats, that butchers across Italy now use the term norcino to indicate all kinds of meats preserved in this manner.     **Wine: Sagrantino di Montefalco** The cultivation of vineyards along Montefalco dates back to pre-Roman times. Sagrantino di Montefalco, Umbria's flagship wine, is highly alcoholic and can age for decades.  ![Dessert- Umbria. food and wine tour](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/file-379531844-jpg/images/torciglione_cake-resized-600.jpg?width=450&height=337&name=torciglione_cake-resized-600.jpg) **Dessert** Umbrian desserts traditionally include  ingredients like nuts, honey, spices, or candied fruit. Many traditional sweets are associated with specific religious holidays or celebrations, and often their name reflects that.  **Perugina Baci Chocolate**  Inspired by pure passion, Perugina co-founder Luisa Spagnoli created a confection for a special someone. It was called Baci, the Italian word for kisses, and around each she would wrap a love note. She realized the confection was too good to keep secret, and soon Baci became a favorite among the young lovers browsing the Perugina sweet shop.Nearly 100 years later, Baci are still exclusively produced in Perugia, Italy. The recipe is unchanged: silky dark chocolate filled with a blend of chocolate and hazelnut cream, dotted with more chopped hazelnuts and gloriously crowned with a whole hazelnut. Each Baci remains hugged by a note that reflects sentiments of love, affection and friendship. It’s no wonder to give a Baci is to say “I love you” the Italian way.                                                                              Want to see a sample of food and wine Itinerary to Umbria: Check out [**Culinary Paradise** ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/italy/culinary-paradise)   ##### Share this article - [Share on Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria&text=Discover%20the%20food%20specialities%20and%20wine%20of%20Umbria) Share on Facebook - [Share on Twitter ](https://twitter.com/share?text=Discover%20the%20food%20specialities%20and%20wine%20of%20Umbria&url=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria) Share on Twitter - [Share on WhatsApp ](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria) Share on WhatsApp - [Share on Pinterest ](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria&description=Umbria%20enjoys%20an%20abundance%20of%20produce%20like%20grains,%20vegetables%20and…&media=https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/214221/file-383134452-jpg/images/cavalli-castelluccio-resized-600.jpg) Share on Pinterest - [Share on LinkedIn ](https://linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&title=Discover%20the%20food%20specialities%20and%20wine%20of%20Umbria&url=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria) Share on LinkedIn - [Share on Tumblr ](https://www.tumblr.com/share/link?url=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria&name=Discover%20the%20food%20specialities%20and%20wine%20of%20Umbria&description=Umbria%20enjoys%20an%20abundance%20of%20produce%20like%20grains,%20vegetables%20and…) Share on Tumblr - [Share on Vk ](https://vk.com/share.php?url=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria) Share on Vk - [Share on Reddit ](https://reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria&title=Discover%20the%20food%20specialities%20and%20wine%20of%20Umbria) Share on Reddit - [Share by Mail ](mailto:?subject=https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria) Share by Mail - [Popular](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria#tab-1) - [Recent](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/food-wine-and-specialities-of-umbria#tab-2) ### Popular [Greek Etiquette06 May 2022 - 04:20 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/greek-etiquette) [Why the French Serve Cheese Before Dessert15 August 2025 - 05:03 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/why-the-french-serve-cheese-before-dessert) [Burek in Croatia21 June 2024 - 04:00 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/burek-in-croatia) [Aperol Spritz13 October 2023 - 06:54 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/aperol) [The Story of The Jewish Baths of Ortigia10 February 2023 - 04:46 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/the-story-of-the-jewish-baths-of-ortigia) ### Recent [ETIAS Europe travel update01 May 2026 - 06:20 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/etias-europe-travel-update) [The History of Biscotti: Why It’s Baked Twice20 February 2026 - 04:56 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/the-history-of-biscotti-why-its-baked-twice) [Day Trips from Palermo12 February 2026 - 03:34 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/day-trips-from-palermo) [The Great Pastry war croissant-vs-cornetto05 February 2026 - 09:41 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/croissant-vs-cornetto) [How to Order Coffee in Italy16 January 2026 - 07:35 ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/how-to-order-coffee-in-italy) [The most magical and beautiful hill towns of Umbria ![The most magical and beautiful hill towns of Umbria](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/Umbria%2c%20Italy.png?width=80&height=80&name=Umbria%2c%20Italy.png) ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/most-beautiful-hill-towns-of-umbria) [![The experience of wine and food guided tours in Spain](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rioja-fabulista.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=rioja-fabulista.jpg) The experience of wine and food guided tours in Spain ](https://www.foodnwinevacations.com/blog/wine-and-food-tour-in-spain) ### Food N’ Wine Travel Style Food N’ Wine Vacations™ is all about experiences. 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