The Umbrian Table
4654 Upton Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 822-2782
michael@historicitaly.com
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Photos and Text - Michael Rostance
Web Designer - Chuck Rostance
The Road Less Traveled...Umbria
Umbria is a place of mystery. Little is known of the "shadowy" Umbrii who gave
this central Italian region its name. We do know that they hunted its heavily forested
slopes, farmed its fertile valleys and fished its clear lakes and streams. The Etruscans
have left their mark there as have the Romans. Many of its imposing and beautiful hill
towns were important centers of culture, religion and politics during the middle ages and
Renaissance. Some of the most pivotal pieces of Western art can be found on the walls
of both its most magnificent of cathedrals and most humble of village churches.
Umbria produces some of the most highly prized olive oil in the world. It is home to
one of Italy’s finest yet least known wines, Sagrantino di Montefalco. It is the fertile
hunting ground for the precious black truffle. Italians treasure its pork and wild boar
products. Surprisingly, Italy’s "green heart" remains largely unexplored by North
Americans. Its food and wine are often overlooked in favor of the fruits of its more wellknown
neighbor to the north, Tuscany. This is all the better for those of us who have
traveled through Umbria for many years and still enjoy the easy pace and country charm
of this largely unspoiled region.
During our tours, we focus on the food, wine, art and culture of Umbria. We visit
the small farms and estates of some of its finest producers of wine and olive oil. We
dine is some of its best family operated restaurants and trattorie, the ones favored by
the local folks. We visit towns that are awash in history and art and yet remain off the
beaten track. There are stories to be told about Umbria. We invite you to be the narrator.
Walk with us on the road less traveled. Join us for our next Harvest Tour.
Michael C. Rostance
The Umbrian Table
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8/20/07 - Informational Gathering August 20th at 7pm
You are invited to attend an Informational Gathering at 7:00pm on August 20. Umbrian food and wine will be served. To attend, enroll in the program or to get more information call or email.
7/23/07 - Informational Gathering July 23rd
You are invited to attend an Informational Gathering on July 23rd. Umbrian food and wine will be served. To attend, enroll in the program or to get more information call or email.
6/28/2006 - Informational Gathering at 7:00 PM July 11th
You are invited to attend an Informational Gathering at 7:00 PM July 11th. Umbrian food and wine will be served. To attend, enroll in the program or to get more information call or email.
4/24/2006 - Travel Calendar added to Google Calendar
Add "The Umbrian Table Travel Calendar" to your current Google Calendar. Our iCal address is http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/8jdud0tvl0p2411e8sgt79apag@group.calendar.google.com/public/basic Visit http://www.google.com/calendar to learn more about Google Calendar.
4/24/2006 - Address Change.
After 18 years living in our home at 709 we have moved! Our son, Nate, bought our house and we have a new address. It is 4654 Upton Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55410.
1/17/2006 - Itineraries now available as PDF files.
You can now view, print, and download copies of the itinerary
by browsing to the itinerary page for the tour and clicking the
"PDF Version" link on the top page.
Michael & Karin Rostance
4654 Upton Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410
(612) 822-2782
Michael@HistoricItaly.com
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