Olive Harvest 2011 Frontignano, Umbria

Posted by Casa Betti on Nov 6, 2011 in Activities, Umbria Vacation Blog | 0 comments In Frontignano, olive harvest is usually done the first week of November. The weather has to be dry, no rain, because the olive tree can be damaged as well as the olives that are going to be used for olive oil. This year, we sarted on November 1st and worked on one grove for two days and another grove for 3 days. Lots of fun and cultural but you get a good workout. Olive oil is green in color and pure virgin. Buono! Ciao, Arlene
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Todi

Posted by Casa Betti on Mar 8, 2011 in Activities | 0 comments As you can see, Todi is one of the most strikingly situated hilltop towns in Umbria that looks down over the Tiber Valley. Todi was an ancient Estruscan settlement and then Roman, which is why it still preserves a medieval air, with tiny churches, three palaces and many sleepy corners. I love to drive to Todi and either park my car at the church of Santa Maria della Consolazione and walk up the...
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Green Heart of Italy

Posted by Casa Betti on Mar 7, 2011 in Activities | 0 comments Umbria is known as the “green heart” region of Italy.  Italy is made up of several regions and most are touched by the Adriatic or Mediterranean Seas.  Umbria is touched by land on all sides and is known for its “hilltop” towns.  Our hilltop town is Todi, about 7 km. from the house, and Frontignano is on the backside.  Todi is a lovely town and does not have as many...
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Sagrantino Grape

Posted by Casa Betti on Jan 26, 2011 in Activities, Wine & Food | 0 comments The sagrantino grape is indigenous to the Montefalco region in Umbria.  My favorite wine is the Sagrantino Wine from Antionelli.  It is full body and smooth on the palate.  The wine can be bought to drink now or you can store for up to 15  years.  Antionelli Cantina is located about 20 minutes from the house.  It is a small-medium size winery with a friendly staff.    I would highly...
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Christmas in Frontignano (Todi) Umbria

Posted by Casa Betti on Jan 25, 2011 in Activities | 0 comments Christmas in Italy was very cultural and exciting for our family.  Our little village, Frontignano, illuminates with hundreds of Christmas lights draped on every home.  Italy at Christmas focuses on the Nativity.  It seems every town you visit has it’s own interpretation of the Nativity.  In the center of our little town, we had one of the most beautiful Nativities.  The figurines...
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Vacation Guide

Posted by Betti on Nov 8, 2010 in Activities, Umbria Vacation Blog | 0 comments Umbria Vacation Ideas: Sample the local wines: The Casa Betti Vacation Rental is 20 km from the famous Montefalco Umbria wine country. Spello and other local wineries around the coutryside of Todi are also worth exploring. The Chianti region, of Tuscany, is about 1-1/2 hrs away with notable wineries as well. Todi, Umbria Vacation...
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