Culinary Traditions & Wine Heritage

Preci village

Bread, Ham, and Hope Rebuild Earthquake Zones

PRECI – Savoring delicious food to overcome fear, discovering one's roots to remain anchored to the land, transforming ancient crafts into tourist attractions to revitalize earthquake-damaged areas. This initiative, known as...
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Vallo di Nera

"Fior di Cacio": The Scent of Valnerina

VALLO DI NERA – Two days dedicated to cheese, set in a fairy-tale atmosphere at the heart of Valnerina. "Fior di Cacio," taking place June 9-10 in Vallo di Nera, offers much more than a simple food festival...
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Porchetta festival

Porchetta Festival in San Terenziano

SAN TERENZIANO DI GUALDO CATTANEO – From May 18-20, 2018, the charming village of San Terenziano hosts "Porchettiamo – Italian Porchetta Festival." This street food excellence becomes more than just culinary delight...
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Anticipating Nero Norcia

NORCIA – Three weekends of anticipation begin Saturday February 3 and Sunday February 4, building up to the 55th edition of Nero Norcia, the prestigious black truffle market showcase beginning Friday...
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Torcolo di San Costanzo

The Prince of Torcoli and the Saint of Great Cold

PERUGIA – San Costanzo, never without his torcolo. And let it be known, torcolo is what "everyone else" calls a ring cake. With ingredients established by regulation, rigorously those and especially with the central hole perfectly round. Beware if...
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Francesco Totti

Francesco Totti as Nero Norcia 2018 Ambassador

NORCIA – A perfect 10 for Valnerina. And a "king of football" ready to take the field for the "king of truffles." Francesco Totti, legendary Roma captain and world champion, will serve as ambassador...
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