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(Piazza Duomo 15; Tue-Sun)
In photo-op range of the cathedral's northwest wall is this
wine bar and eatery. Try the cheese platter with local honey and pears for an elegant addi-
tion to wine. Open until the wee hours.
DON'T MISS
ORVIETO'S WINE COUNTRY
Now famed for its white DOC vintages, Orvieto's wine-growing potential was first spotted by the
Etruscans more than 2000 years ago. They were attracted not just by the ideal soil and climate, but
also by the soft tufa rock that underpins much of the landscape from which deep cool cellars could be
(and indeed still are) cut to allow the grapes to ferment. From the Middle Ages onwards, Orvieto be-
came known across Italy and beyond for its super-sweet gold-coloured wines. Today these have
largely given way to drier vintages, such as Orvieto and Orvieto Classico.
If you want to see (and more importantly taste) what the fuss is about, head to Orvieto's
Enoteca
ancia 16; 11am-1pm & 5-7pm Mon-Fri summer, 11am-1pm & 3-5pm winter) in the Palazzo del
Gusto where you can sample a huge range of wines for between €8 and €30.
To really immerse yourself in the world of viticulture, spend a night or two at the
Locanda
Palazzone
( 076 339 36 14;
www.locandapalazzone.com
;
Località Rocca Ripesena; d €185-320, q
€280-390) , a highly respected winery a few kilometres outside Orvieto that also rents out rather styl-
ish suites in a restored medieval farmhouse.
Entertainment
Teatro Mancinelli
OFFLINE MAP
THEATRE
( 076 334 04 93;
www.teatromancinelli.com
;
Corso Cavour 122; adult/reduced €2/1, tickets €15-60;
box office 10am-1pm & 4-6pm Tue-Sat)
The theatre plays host to Umbria Jazz in winter but of-
fers everything from ballet and opera to folk music and Pink Floyd tributes throughout the
year. If you're not able to catch a performance, it's worth a visit to see the allegorical fres-
coes and tufa walls.
Information
9am-1pm & 4.30-7.30pm Mon-Sat)
Posts
Farmacia del Moro
(
076 334 41 00; Corso Cavour 89;
24-hour pharmacy information.
Police Station
(
076 33 92 11; Piazza Cahen)
