A story of pride and belonging, which has its roots in San Giovanni delle Contee. A border village of about 150 inhabitants, 150 brothers, acquaintances, friends. United, with the aim of resisting the times and not making the life of the village disappear, in a project that involves almost all the inhabitants; some engaged in the production of excellent wines, others in the processing of legumes, potatoes and oils. Products that can be purchased – or, rather, tasted – at Osteria Macallè. We talk about it with Tiziana Peruzzi who has been managing a place for true connoisseurs since 2019.
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On the old Via Eugubina that leads from Branca to Fossato di Vico, in the 60s the social dairy CAMAU (Cooperativa Agricola Montana Alta Umbria) was born, which for over forty years served the area with its local dairy products. With the advent of the 2000s, Silvia and Marcello, two brothers born and raised in the area, took over the company maintaining the company shop which, after three years, increased the offer with the sale of fruit and vegetables, fine meats, a selection of truffle sauces and Christmas gifts.
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We are at the Valico del Soglio, a crossroads at 828 meters above sea level: an old mountain road that coming from Foligno, passing through Rasiglia, leads to Sellano. It is one of those old connecting roads of our country, (it reminds me of the passage of the Furlo) that even before the advent of the highways, were frequently travelled. Along the way there was, punctually, a refreshment point for travellers…
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Norcineria e Fattoria in Norcia celebrate age-old traditions of crafting exquisite cured meats and farm products. Ulivucci’s farm and norcineria activities have been passed down from Catia’s and Claudio’s parents, deeply rooted in their DNA.
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Imagine biting into a slice of authentic Italian pizza, where the crust is soft, crispy, and light as a cloud. A rich and aromatic tomato sauce perfectly blends with the fior di latte mozzarella, each bite bursting with the vibrant and fresh notes of basil. It’s a simple masterpiece, crafted by Bibi Pizzerie.
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The association was established in 2022 and already includes nine DOP and IGP products: Castagna del Monte Amiata IGP, Fagiolo di Sorana IGP, Farro della Garfagnana IGP, Marrone del Mugello IGP, Mortadella di Prato IGP, Pane Toscano DOP, Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP, Olio di Seggiano DOP and Olio Terre di Siena DOP.
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