What grows here
Norcia
9 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Norcia, perched at 600 meters above sea level on the tectonic Santa Scolastica plateau within the Umbrian Apennines, is a distinctive home for celebrated tastes. The crisp mountain air and unique microclimate shape products like the renowned "Prosciutto di Norcia IGP" and "Caciottone di Norcia IGP," both strictly confined to a zone of just 5 municipalities. This environment also cultivates the famed "Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia IGP." ItalyTasteMap verifies 8 producers based in this easternmost Umbrian municipality, bordering Lazio and Marche, with 2 welcoming visitors to discover why this specific setting nurtures such characteristic delicacies, from cured meats to lentils.