Nature & Gastronomy

Salami, cold pork meats and chees

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Trasimeno territory is renowned for its production of salami and cold pork meats.

Honey

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The special flavour of local honey comes from the particular plants at which the bees feed themselves.

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

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Besides the production of extra-virgin olive oil on Polvese Island - in an
olive grove covering 40 ha, where all the processing stages, from harvest [continua]

Umbricelli/Pici

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The UMBRICELLI, also known as UMBRICHI, UMBRICHELLI, UMBRICHELLE are big
spaghetti made by hand with flour and water. Ingredients: wheat flour, wate [continua]

Città della Pieve saffron

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Since the 13th century the Città della Pieve saffron production has been a
key factor in its economy, to tint the clothes that were central to its [continua]

The fish of lake Trasimeno

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Until recently fishing was the major economic activity of the Lake Trasimeno.
Today its activity is carried out by professional fishers, belonging to [continua]

Lake Trasimeno Bean

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At the center of the Lake, on the island of Polvese, is a lovely olive grove of 40 hectares.

Fagiolina del trasimeno - recipe

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Ingredients for 2 people
- 150 gr Fagiolina del Trasimeno
- 2 Laurel leaves
- Salt
- Olive oil

Comunità Montana - Associazione dei Comuni Trasimeno - Medio Tevere