Discover Carnaiola: History, Wine and Landscape

Carnaiola lies on a hill 350 metres above sea level. For planning your trip, the town is particularly interesting because of the interplay between Roman and medieval history, a suggested sightseeing walk, winegrowing and the surrounding mountains. Carnaiola’s hilltop location is thus presented alongside the town’s history, winegrowing and the surrounding mountains.

Traces of Fortifications, a Castle and Old Roads

A fortification was built near the Ponte del Muro Grosso during Roman times. Later, the Castello di Carnaiola shaped the town: the people of Orvieto built it around the year 1000 to monitor the ford of the Chiani. The bridge of Carnaiola also points to the town’s former importance; it was one of the most important crossings over the Chiane. At this bridge, an osteria offered numerous travellers a place to rest. The bridge and the former osteria thus point to a place where traffic and stays historically belonged together.

Finding Your Way Around Carnaiola on Foot

A suggested sightseeing walk through Carnaiola helps you find your way around the town. It runs entirely along Via Garibaldi, except for the final stop. Apart from the final stop, Via Garibaldi is therefore the continuous route of the walk.

Winegrowing on the Slope Below the Town

At Cantina Murogrosso, you have the opportunity to visit the winery and learn about every step of production with personal guidance. The vineyard on the slope below Carnaiola was planted in 1971 with five traditional grape varieties of Orvieto DOC: Trebbiano, Verdello, Malvasia, Grechetto and Drupeccio. In the 1990s, cultivation was expanded to include Chardonnay under the new regulations. The Cantina thus provides a direct insight into the wine tradition and its development. For wine enthusiasts, personal guidance through every production step offers a different perspective from the development of the vineyards through traditional varieties and Chardonnay.

Mountains Around Carnaiola

Monte Nibbio and Monte Calvello are located in the area around Carnaiola. Monte di Melonta and Monte Città di Fallera are also in the surrounding area. These four mountains provide a scenic framework for your planning and extend the view beyond the town’s architectural history and winegrowing. The four mountains broaden Carnaiola’s landscape context beyond the town’s hilltop setting.

Historical Destinations in the Wider Surrounding Region

The ancient site Parco Archeologico Naturalistico Di Belvedere is located in the wider surrounding region of Carnaiola. Also in this wider surrounding region are the Museum Opera Laicale Della Cattedrale, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Chiusi and the Museo Civico.

A Festive Event in Autumn

The Festa dell’uva e pan col mosto is celebrated in Carnaiola on the first weekend of October. The festival connects the town with winegrowing and the harvest season and provides a specific seasonal reference for planning your trip.

More Places for Your Planning

You can explore additional destinations with Narni Scalo, Collelungo, Arrone, Poggio, Cantone, San Marino, San Venanzo and Vasciano.

For the higher-level travel overview: Terni.