ASSISI GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Apprentice Pruner for a Day: Learn to Prune Vines and Olives in the Hills Above Assisi
A four-hour, hands-on workshop that teaches vine and olive pruning, followed by local bruschetta, salumi and cheeses, a guided tasting of five Assisi DOC wines, and a certificate of completion.
Apprentice Pruner for a Day: Learn to Prune Vines and Olives in the Hills Above Assisi.
Set among the gentle, olive-splashed hills of Assisi, this four-hour course offers a concentrated introduction to the craft of pruning—vine and olive—paired with the region’s food and wine traditions. Participants move from lesson to practice, then sit down to warm bruschetta made with on-site organic extra-virgin olive oil, local salumi and Umbrian cheeses, a guided tasting of five Assisi DOC wines (plus Umbrian IGT), and finish with a certificate as an Apprentice Pruner.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on pruning lesson
A focused lesson in the techniques of vine and olive pruning gives participants practical skills to try in the field, taught as part of the workshop format.
Warm bruschetta and Umbrian specialties
After the pruning session you’ll refresh with hot bruschetta prepared with the operator’s organic extra-virgin olive oil, a selection of Norcia salumi, typical Umbrian cheeses with preserves, and traditional regional desserts.
Guided tasting and a final certificate
The meal is paired with a guided tasting of five Assisi DOC wines (and Umbria IGT), and the experience concludes with an official certificate identifying you as an Apprentice Pruner.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The four-hour workshop moves deliberately: a pruning lesson that transitions into hands-on practice, followed by communal tasting and regional fare. The pace is practical and tactile—shears in hand, then a simple long table where food and five Assisi DOC wines frame the conversation—ending with a keepsake certificate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop lasts approximately 4 hours.
Wear comfortable country clothing and flat, comfortable shoes (no heels). Bring weather-appropriate outerwear; in bad weather an indoor alternative is provided.
The operator sets distinct pricing for adults and children; confirm current rates and age categories when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop lasts 4 hours.
What does the experience include?
A pruning lesson, a guided tasting of five Assisi DOC wines (and Umbrian IGT), tastings of warm bruschetta made with the estate’s organic extra-virgin olive oil, Norcia salumi, Umbrian cheeses, typical desserts, and a certificate of completion.
What are the prices?
Adult and child pricing are set by the operator; adult pricing applies to ages 14 and up, while children’s pricing applies from age 5 and up.
What should I wear?
Casual country clothing and comfortable shoes without heels are recommended; bring rain gear according to weather forecasts.
What happens in bad weather?
If conditions are poor, the operator will organize an indoor alternative (for example a tasting-focused program) and will refund any difference in price.
Will I get any certification?
Yes — at the end of the workshop participants receive an 'Apprendista Mastro Potatore' (Apprentice Pruner) certificate.