slow food presidium

The lentils of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, a Slowfood presidium grown in the shadow of Gran Sasso

A famous variety of lentils is grown in Santo Stefano di Sessanio, in the province of L’Aquila, which is also a Slowfood presidium due to its harvesting method and characteristics. They are a traditional product of the Abruzzo region and …

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Santo Stefano di Sessanio, the jewel of the Gran Sasso

Santo Stefano di Sessanio is an architectural jewel of the medieval period built entirely of white limestone and consisting of typical house-walls joined to form a defensive wall. The town is part of the club of Italy’s most beautiful villages. …

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