MUVIS - Museum of Wine and Agri-food Sciences
About This Museum
You'd never guess this unassuming place in a tiny Umbrian hill town holds the entire story of Italian wine inside. It's not just dusty bottles, either—they've got everything from ancient Roman grape seeds to a full-scale, working distillery tucked in the basement. I spent a solid hour just staring at the wild collection of glassware, imagining all the celebrations they've been part of. Honestly, it completely reframes how you think about that next glass of Chianti.
Collection Highlights
The real showstopper is the 'Scent Organ,' a bizarre and wonderful contraption that lets you isolate and smell individual wine aromas like leather or black cherry. Don't miss the basement with its gleaming copper distillation equipment or the archaeological display of ancient viticulture tools.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on a quiet piazza in Castiglione in Teverina—the kind of place you have to intend to find, but it's so worth the hunt. Just check their opening times online before you go, as they can be seasonal.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautifully restored historic palazzo, it blends right into the ancient stone fabric of the village. The interior is a surprise—a sleek, modern design cleverly integrated within those old, vaulted brick ceilings.
Contact & Location
Address: 01024, Castiglione in Teverina, Viterbo, Lazio, Italia
Phone: +39 338 861 8856
Website: Visit Website
