Norcia: a city to eat

Norcia - Norcia is an Italian town of 4 763 inhabitants in the province of Perugia. It is located in the heart of the Umbria-Marche Apennines and included in the area of the Monti Sibillini National Park; Norcia is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is still surrounded by medieval walls. In addition to the countless architectural and natural beauties, Norcia is also famous for its delicious specialties to be tasted.

The undisputed king of the table, in Norcia, is the pig, which has been skilfully worked for centuries. The bond between the city and this animal is indissoluble, so much so as to give the name to a real profession, that of the 'butcher'. The excellences in this field are raw ham and sausages, fresh or dried. Another inimitable protagonist of the Nursina food and wine is the black truffle, to which an event is also dedicated, "Nero Norcia", one of the most beautiful and popular in Italy. Another excellence loved all over the world is the lentil of Castelluccio. Cultivated with passion in the enchanting setting of Pian Grande, on the slopes of Mount Carrier. A unique product whose birth gives life, every year, to the naturalistic show of Flowering. Then there are the cheeses, especially ricotta, fresh or salted, and caciotte. And different types of legumes and cereals, from chickpeas, spelled, cicerchia. Enjoy your meal!