MIG - Musei in Grotta

About

MIG-Musea in Caves is a historical complex that hosts the International Wine Label Museum, The Road of Taste, the Tourist Office and the Horto de i Semplici. MIG is situated in the original caves of the monastery of Santa Caterina, that create today a special atmosphere for the visit to see. The International Wine Label Museum covers the biggest part of the caves and shows the magnificience of more than 1000 labels from all over the world, thanks to illuminated panels. The visitor can also travel trought the history of the famous local Wine Festival of Cupramontana, through artistic posters, whose first edition dates back to 1928. But Cupramontana is not only famous for its wine: the Road of Taste leads the visitor through the discovery of local products, flavours and traditions, gathered from local farms. The Tourist Office is open Mon-Sat 10:30-12:30; and 4:30pm-7.30pm, and Sun. 4:30pm-7.30pm. It gives information and depliants about Cupramontana and its surroundings, but also souvenirs and ideas on "what's on" everyday. EnoCupra is the winehouse where the visitor can finally taste the most precious wine. It is open Fri to Sun 5pm to 9pm. On the outside, an ancient garden has been recreated, according to monastery's samples, where nuns used to harvest vegetables. Today the visitor can learn the benefits to the human body of the plants harvested in here.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes