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The black celery: The excellent vegetable of Trevi

20 January 202320 January 2023 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. If left to grow unprocessed, celery tends to

Pear of Monteleone di Orvieto: an endangered fruit preserved by the Slow Food Foundation

4 January 20234 January 2023 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

Panpepato: the Christmas dessert of the peasant tradition

3 January 20234 January 2023 Vittoria Mancini TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

panpepato of terni cut into slices and placed on a pottery plate

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

The lentil of Castelluccio di Norcia: Umbrian antiquity in a grain

2 January 20234 January 2023 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: a breeding tradition shared by the regions of Central Apennine

25 October 202226 January 2023 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

Tuscan pecorino: a DOP product between Umbria and Tuscany

14 October 202214 October 2022 Vittoria Mancini TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

side view of a wooden shelf where Tuscan pecorino cheese wheels are placed.

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 20224 October 2022 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 202230 September 2022 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 202230 September 2022 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 20225 September 2022 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 202226 July 2022 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 20224 October 2022 Matteo Piselli ASSISI 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 202219 June 2022 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: the black and scented stone of Umbria

9 June 20224 October 2022 Matteo Piselli TASTE Flavors, TASTE, Tradition

Fine Black Truffle of Umbria seen from above

Umbria, as well as being known for its Medieval villages and ancient rural traditions, is famous for a black and scented stone jealously guarded in

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG: the red treasure of Umbria

27 May 20229 June 2022 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 20224 October 2022 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 202130 July 2021 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 20211 June 2022 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.

A Modern Tradition

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 process destined to change the lives of many people, even a whole geographic area. In this case, it was not some foreign Lord of old (as it happened in other areas where food until then unknown was imported), or trades with exotic countries, what made Perugia “the town of chocolate.” The cause of this new tradition was simply one person with her own genius and passions – Luisa Spagnoli.

Olive Oil

16 June 202116 June 2021 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