OUR PRODUCTS
 

The agro-tourism "La Romita di Valle Fuino" is an organic farm that produces agriculture and livestock typical of Umbria.

The farm’s main products are:
- Lentils from the soil of Castelluccio
- Spelt wheat and barley from the soil of Cascia and Castelluccio
- Saffron and truffles from the soil of Cascia
- lamb and hogget
Moreover, in small quantities:
- cheese, (natural or with saffron)
- Liqueur of saffron
- Jams and preserves

Our pastures are farmed naturally without any type of chemical fertilizer. When it snows, the sheep are put in the sheepfold and only fed hay and cereals produced organically.

SPELT WHEAT

Spelt wheat was the grain of the ancient Romans and indeed one of the first cereals ever used by man. It is still retains the hardiness and strength typical of its species. Recent research on spelt wheat have highlighted the main characteristics of this cereal. It is particularly good for purifying the body and restoring normal bowel functions.

nutritional values per 100 grams of product:

11.7 g proteins 66.2 g carbohydrates 3.0 g fat

LENTILS

The lentil is the seed of an annual plant of the legume family, native of Asia and the Mediterranean. These seeds are round and flat, ranging in colour from yellow to green to brown. The flavor of lentils varies, depending on the size and colour, but generally the smaller seeds are tastier. This species of legume is purchased only dry. The lentils of Castelluccio di Norcia are the smallest and considered the tastiest. Preservation: Store in a tightly closed jar and if you buy in bulk, keep in a cool, dry and dark place. They will keep for up to two years. Characteristics: Rich in sugar, protein and iron; lentils help with problems of anemia or physical exhaustion. Lentils are much more digestible than other legumes.

SAFFRON

In ancient Rome and Greece, saffron was used, not only as a flavoring with the power to bestow mirth and sexual vigor, but also as a dye and perfume. Is out of the question The reputation of saffron is indisputable; in ancient documents it was credited with the power to make men happy and permeate great joy. The saffron harvest spans a four week period between mid-October and early November. The flowers are painstakingly picked at dawn and are immediately processed carefully by hand; resulting in a high quality product. This explains the high cost of the product; in fact, about 200.000/250.000 flowers are needed to obtain a kilogram of dried saffron. In Italy, saffron is primarily produced in Umbria around Cascia, in Abruzzo around Navelli, in Sardinia and in Tuscany around Siena. Evidence shows that crocins contain the highest percentage of Carotenoids. They are tremendous natural antioxidants and contain vitamins B1 and B2 that contribute to the metabolism of fat. They are an excellent digestive.

TRUFFLES

Truffles are an underground fungus; tuber shaped fleshy lumps with a kind of bark covering. The "Melanosporum Vit" is the common name of the black winter truffle, "aestivum" or "scorzone" is the common name of the summer truffle. The truffle is a fruit of the earth that has been well known since ancient times. Evidence shows its presence in the diet of the Sumerians and in the time of Jacob around 1700 - 1600 B.C.