Parco di Monte Peglia e Selva di Meana (S.T.I.N.A)

Man has been using honey and wax since Prehistory (approximately 7,000 BC) collecting it from the nests built into tree cavities or ravines among the rocks. Several archaeological finds witness that beekeeping was a very important activity for all the...

The territory is interested by the PDO Umbria, subzones Colli Orvietani and Colli Martani, with top-quality and traditional oils. The main varieties are Moraiolo, Frantoio, and Leccino. Moraiolo: It is the main variety forming the geographical designation...

What it is The broad bean (Vicia faba, L.) is one of the most ancient legumes found in Europe, used for millennia by the people of the Mediterranean. Found in Neolithic deposits in Spain, it has also been found also in Egypt, in the tombs of the 12th...

Bruschette, poor dish born in the olive presses during the milling period to taste the new extra-virgin olive oil enriched with mashed broad beans and wild fennel, beans, tomato, or truffle sauce. Easter pizze or cakes, sort of salty cakes with cheese...

What it is Spelt is the wheat of Umbria which contributed to the greatness of ancient Rome. It was transported here from the ports of Paliano (Orvieto) and Otricoli along the river Tiber. Already known in the Middle East in the 8th-9th century BC, this...

What it is Groppone di Ficulle is a characteristic cold cut from Ficulle, obtained from the pork loin (better if it comes from breeds suitable for the lard development like Cinta senese). It is the loin used to prepare tasty chops, including lard and...

What it is It was born from the refined pork butchering art of the grocers from San Venanzo, a town situated in the middle of the very green area on the slopes of Mt. Peglia. It is a particular kind of lard preserving some lean meat grafted into the...

(Tuber Magnatum Pico): very rare and fine. The production area includes the Upper Tiber Valley, Eugubino Gualdese, and the area of Orvieto. It ripens from October to December; however, in areas particularly sheltered from intense cold, it can be found...