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The black celery

20 January 20232 March 2026 Vittoria Mancini TASTE Flavors, sedano nero di Trevi, TASTE, Tradition, Trevi

close-up photo of many celery bunches lying next to each other.

In the charming village of Trevi, in Umbria, a particular type of celery is produced: black celery.

Pear of Monteleone di Orvieto

4 January 20232 March 2026 Vittoria Mancini TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

in the foreground of the picture, there is a small glass jar containing Monteleone di Orvieto pear jam. In the blurred background, there are pears, either whole or cut in half. The whole is resting on a wooden tray with raised edges.

The Pear of Monteleone di Orvieto is a variety of pear that takes its name from the municipality of Monteleone di Orvieto in the province of Terni.

Panpepato

3 January 20232 March 2026 Vittoria Mancini TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

Panpepato (also called pampepato) is a dessert of the peasant tradition eaten especially during Christmas time.

The lentil of Castelluccio di Norcia

2 January 20232 March 2026 Vittoria Mancini TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

Close-up shot of lentil grains. The grains are of many colours ranging.

In the upland of Castelluccio di Norcia, the lentil, also called lenta by the nursini (the local inhabitants), is the protagonist of the culinary culture.

The white steer

25 October 20222 March 2026 Vittoria Mancini TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

Panoramic photo of a herd of Chianina breed grazing on a hillside meadow. A cloudy sky forms the background of the image.

The white steer is a bovine typically raised in the areas of Central Apennine. It is the first in Italy to have obtained the IGP label of the European Union

Tuscan pecorino

14 October 20222 March 2026 Vittoria Mancini TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

The Tuscan pecorino is one of the most renowned Italian cheeses and, since 1996, has been a DOP (PDO – Protected Designation of Origin) product.

Lamb breeding in Central Italy: a shepherding tradition dating back to the Roman Empire

4 October 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

inquadratura ravvicinata su un piatto con delle costolette di agnello adagiate su patate cotte al forno, il tutto condito con del prezzemolo.

Lamb rasing is an ancient shepherding tradition dating back to the Roman Empire. Today it is still one of the main activities characterising the Central

Red Potato IGP: the core product of Colfiorito

20 September 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

The red potato, thanks to its recent spread in the mountainous area of the Apennines between Umbria and Marche, has become one of the symbolic

Extra virgin olive oil: the yellow gold of Umbria

20 September 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

Close-up image of two bruschette, roasted slices of bread, on which extra virgin olive oil DOP from Umbria is poured.

While observing the Umbrian countryside, it is possible to immediately identify which is one of the cultivated products that best characterises the territory: olive trees,

Prosciutto di Norcia (Norcia ham): a legacy from the medical science of the monks of Preci

16 August 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

close-up image of a Norcia ham slices cut by hand with a knife

Prosciutto di Norcia (Norcia ham) is one of the many cold cuts products made from the processing of pork meat. It is one of the

Montefalco Sagrantino: the nectar of Umbrian hills with DOCG designation

26 July 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

veduta panoramica sulle colline di Montefalco dove sono piantate le viti dalle quali si ricava l’uva per la produzione del Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG

Montefalco Sagrantino is one of the oenological products that most represent Umbria. Together with the Torgiano Rosso Riserva is one of the wines that has

Spelt of Monteleone di Spoleto: the first DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) spelt in Europe.

28 June 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

Panoramic view of a field of sprouted, golden spelt found in Umbria.

Spelt is a typology of wheat cultivated and used throughout Italy since ancient times. However, the spelt of Monteleone di Spoleto (Umbrian city borders with

Umbricelli: pasta of ancient Umbria

16 June 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

A shot from above of a plate of umbricelli seasoned with tomato sauce and a basil leaf as a decoration on the top.

In Italy, first courses represent a necessary step of every meal, whether eaten at home or at a restaurant. In Umbria, there is a specific

Truffle

9 June 202227 February 2026 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG: the red treasure of Umbria

27 May 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

panoramic view on a vineyard in Torgiano from which the grapes for the Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG are taken.

The Torgiano Rosso Riserva is one of the most renowned red wines of the Umbria Region and it is a DOCG(Denominazione di Origine Controllata e

The red onion of Cannara

18 May 202220 November 2025 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

braids of Cannara onions hanging from metal hooks. From left to right, there are three varieties of onions: borettana, red and golden.

Umbria is a region attracting many visitors for its beautiful historical places and the multitude of cultural events. However, what is surprising is the variety

Saffron – Umbria

30 July 202120 November 2025 admin TASTE TASTE

An ancient spice Native to Asia Minor, saffron, or Crocus Sativus, is present in central Italy since the Middle Ages. With a thousand uses, either

Chocolate in Perugia

16 June 202120 November 2025 admin PERUGIA, TASTE Flavors, Perugia, TASTE, Tradition

Su una superficie di colore nero sono posti polvere di cacao. riccioli di cioccolato ed una piccola pila composta da tocchi di cioccolato.

Perugia only made friends with Chocolate in relatively recent times, but it is a story worth telling as it lets us see how one person – and, often unconsciously – can start a

Olive Oil

16 June 202120 November 2025 admin TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

Vista dall'alto di olive appena colte. Le olive, con colori che vanno dal verde al viola scuro, tra le quali si trovano foglie e piccoli rami, occupano interamente l'immagine.

Olive Trees in Umbrian Landscape Umbria is a small Region, that can be crossed through in one hour by car. Its aesthetic mark is a

Unsalted Bread