The research focuses on discovering and enhancing the origins and expressions of Umbria’s wine heritage, recognizing the past as a source of inspiration for today’s agricultural and cultural practices Perugia, 24th June 2025 When does the word “wine” first appear in written form in Italy? In which Italic civilization did the nectar of the gods first begin its historical journey? It is not unlikely that it all started in the central Italian territory now known as Umbria, even before the Etruscans arrived on the peninsula. Echoes of the past projected into the present: these are the questions that sparked the creation of the first working group of scholars and experts…