Route of Oil, Wine and Typical Product of Tuscia – Lazio: among Etruscan hills, authentic flavors and millenary traditions.
The Route of Oil, Wine and Typical Product of Tuscia is a journey through the green heart of northern Lazio, in an area rich in history, nature and gastronomic culture. Among the hills of the province of Viterbo winds an itinerary that embraces medieval villages, Etruscan necropolises, oil mills, vineyards and farms where time seems to have stopped. 🍷 Oil and wine, pillars of Tuscia's taste:
Tuscia extra virgin olive oil, obtained from varieties such as Canino, Leccino and Frantoio, is an oil with an intense aroma and harmonious taste, often PDO certified. The wines, among which the East stand out! East!! East!!! of Montefiascone, the Aleatico di Gradoli and the Grechetto, tell the volcanic and generous character of this land.
👉 Tip: Enter an oil mill during the milling season to see the oil come to life and taste it on warm bread: a simple and unforgettable experience. 🏛️ Between Etruscan history and villages suspended in time:
Along the way you will come across extraordinary places such as Tarquinia, Civita di Bagnoregio, Tuscania and Viterbo, the city of the popes. The Etruscan remains, the Romanesque churches, the medieval palaces and the breathtaking views make every stop an immersion in the past.
👉 Tip: Visit the necropolis of Tarquinia and the National Museum: you will discover the art and daily life of one of the most fascinating peoples of the ancient Mediterranean. 🌳 Rural landscapes and biodiversity to discover:
Tuscia is a mosaic of cultivated hills, woods, olive groves and hazelnut fields. The farms in the area carefully preserve ancient knowledge, also growing legumes, cheeses, honey, chestnuts and organic products linked to seasonality.
👉 Tip: Stop at a local farmhouse and ask for a seasonal menu: you can enjoy authentic dishes with zero-km ingredients, cooked according to peasant traditions. 🚶 ♀️ Itineraries between nature, flavors and ancient spas:
The Strada dell'Olio e del Vino is also ideal for those who love walking or cycling: the area offers panoramic paths, paths through vineyards and olive groves and even free natural spas, such as those of Bagnaccio or Bullicame, already known in Roman times.
👉 Tip: After a hike or cultural visit, relax in an outdoor thermal bath surrounded by nature - rejuvenate body and soul.
The Tuscia Road is a slow and authentic journey, where every flavor tells a story and every corner preserves the silence of centuries of civilization. A place to be experienced with all the senses, step by step, drop by drop.