Cantine Neri Travel Guide

Free Guide: Discover Umbria's viticultural soul at Cantine Neri: Etruscan caves, native Orvieto wines, and hillside serenity just beyond Orvieto's cliffs.

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Cantine Neri

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Discover Umbria's viticultural soul at Cantine Neri: Etruscan caves, native Orvieto wines, and hillside serenity just beyond Orvieto's cliffs.

Nestled in the rolling hills of Orvieto, Cantine Neri is a family-run winery embodying Umbria's ancient viticultural heritage. Explore historic vineyards, Etruscan caves, and savor acclaimed Orvieto Classico Superiore wines made from native grapes like Grechetto and Procanico. Guided tours reveal the terroir's clay-tuff soils and temperature swings that craft elegant, age-worthy whites. Pair tastings with local charcuterie in a Templar manor setting, just minutes from Orvieto's volcanic cliffs.

1–2.5 hrsTime to spend
$$Mid-range
Indoor & outdoorSetting
4 / 5Mobile signal

On-site amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Drink options
  • Food options
  • Seating areas
  • Sheltered areas
  • Information boards
4.8 Excellent · 101 Google reviews
Plan your visit

Opening hours

  • Mon–Sat9 am–6 pm
  • Sun10 am–1 pm

Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.

Address
Località Bardano, 28, 05018 Orvieto TR
Phone
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Getting there

Driving

5-min drive from Orvieto center; free parking on-site. €5-10 fuel round-trip.

Taxi

€15-20 one-way from Orvieto; 10-min ride, book ahead for groups.

Public Transport

Bus to Orvieto outskirts then 2km walk; infrequent, 30-45 min total.

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History and Heritage

Cantine Neri occupies a medieval Templars’ residence in Località Bardano, on Orvieto's outskirts, where viticulture dates to Etruscan times. Enrico Neri transformed the estate in 2006, shifting from grape sales to boutique production of 50,000 bottles annually. The 40-hectare property features vineyards at 220-320 meters elevation on clayey-tuff soils, fostering slow maturation of native varieties amid diurnal temperature shifts.

Vineyards and Terroir

Eighty percent of vines yield whites: Grechetto, Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano), alongside Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier; reds like Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir comprise the rest. Key wines include Ca' Viti Orvieto DOC Classico Superiore (Grechetto 50%, Procanico 40%, Drupeggio, Verdello, Malvasia 10%), showcasing golden hues, dried gorse, smoky granite notes, and savory finishes. Pioneering Grechetto spumante uses aromatic Grechetto G5.

Winemaking and Experiences

Tours traverse historic vineyards with panoramic views, barrel rooms, and millennial Etruscan caves aging metodo classico sparkling wines. Tastings feature Orvieto Classico vintages, Grechetto, noble rot dessert wines, paired with estate charcuterie from free-range Mangalica pigs. Flavors of Orvieto (€85) includes five wines with local specialties; durations range 1-2 hours or up to 4.5 for private groups.

Wines and Tasting Notes

Ca' Viti offers warm golden color, underwood, smoky accents, bitter concreteness, and aging potential. Other labels evoke ripe fruit, aromatic herbs, citrus peels, wild rosemary, and mineral persistence. Reds provide structure; whites emphasize freshness, sapidity, and complexity from the Orvieto DOC's traditional blend.

Setting and Surroundings

The estate blends tradition with modern cellars, surrounded by Umbrian landscapes. Open daily 9 AM-6 PM (Sunday to 1 PM), it's ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking authentic Orvieto DOC immersion near the town's perched rock.

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Best time to go

Quietest: Jan, Feb & Mar · before 8am or from 7pm

How busy it gets, month by month Estimated
  1. Jan: 30% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  2. Feb: 30% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  3. Mar: 40% of the busiest month, one of the quietest
  4. Apr: 60% of the busiest month
  5. May: 70% of the busiest month
  6. Jun: 80% of the busiest month
  7. Jul: 100% of the busiest month
  8. Aug: 90% of the busiest month
  9. Sep: 90% of the busiest month
  10. Oct: 80% of the busiest month
  11. Nov: 50% of the busiest month
  12. Dec: 40% of the busiest month
How busy it gets, hour by hour Estimated
  1. 7am: 13% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  2. 8am: 25% of the busiest hour
  3. 9am: 63% of the busiest hour
  4. 10am: 88% of the busiest hour
  5. 11am: 100% of the busiest hour
  6. 12pm: 75% of the busiest hour
  7. 1pm: 38% of the busiest hour
  8. 2pm: 50% of the busiest hour
  9. 3pm: 75% of the busiest hour
  10. 4pm: 88% of the busiest hour
  11. 5pm: 63% of the busiest hour
  12. 6pm: 25% of the busiest hour
  13. 7pm: 13% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest
  14. 8pm: 13% of the busiest hour, one of the quietest

Busy times are Evendo estimates for a typical year, to help you plan. Actual crowds vary with events, school holidays and the weather.

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