The Ovalone Tomato
ORIGIN OF THE NAMEProbably the name derives from the typical shape of this variety of tomato that remembers an egg. HISTORYThis tomato variety has historically been present and documented in…
Rieti and the lake fish tradition
The territory of Rieti and its province, especially in spring and summer, becomes the favorite destination of all those who love lakes. Turano, Salto, Lungo, Ripasottile, Ventina, Paterno, Rascino and…
The trout
The large amount of water that characterizes the Rieti area, with its lakes, rivers, streams and springs, makes this province very rich in fish. In Turano, Salto, Lungo, Ripasottile, Ventina,…
The truffle
ORIGINThe truffle is an underground fungus renowned for its flavor and aroma. In particular, the Romans who considered the Rieti territory a fertile plain worthy of hosting noble figures during…
Castelfranco Black Cesanese
ORIGIN OF THE NAMEThe name “cesanese” probably derives from “cesarese” to signify its millennial presence in the Lazio region. The Castelfranco Black Cesanese is a typical and autochthonous variant of…
The local production of beans
ORIGIN OF THE NAME“Phaselus” is the name with which the ancient Romans indicated a vessel similar in shape to the bean pod. It is likely that the name refers to…
The local Farro production
ORIGINFarro is a cereal originating from the geographical area of Palestine that spread over 5,000 years ago in ancient Egypt where it represented the basis of people’s nutrition. HISTORYFarro has…