The best products of Norcia and surroundings

It is really easy to find the best products of Norcia in our ecommerce. Norcineria Laudani is a company from Norcia, Umbria, which is committed to preserving the “norcina” tradition, promoting high quality raw materials and selecting the best products also based on artisan processing techniques.

The assortment of products is very wide and includes a wide range of the best products of Norcia such as ham, cheeses, legumes and of course our favorite product: truffles.

The selection of the best products of Norcia

PGI ham, pecorino cheese, Castelluccio di Norcia PGI lentils, roveja and fine black truffles are the best products of Norcia for several reasons:

• They are high quality products, made with first choice raw materials and traditional processing techniques.
• They have a unique and inimitable flavor, which derives from the territory in which they are produced.
• They are typical and traditional products, which represent the history and culture of Norcia.

There are also some other products that certainly deserve a note of merit

The purest saffron of Cascia

Cascia saffron is a typical product of Umbria, cultivated in Cascia and neighboring municipalities. Saffron is a spice obtained from the stigmas of the flower of Crocus sativus, a herbaceous plant that grows in soils rich in calcium and magnesium.

The cultivation of saffron in Cascia has a long tradition, dating back to the Middle Ages. The production of saffron is an artisanal activity that requires a lot of work and care. The saffron flowers are harvested by hand, before dawn, and the stigmas are then dried in wood-fired ovens.

Cascia saffron is a high quality product, with an intense color and aromatic flavor. It is used in cooking to flavor risottos, pasta, meats, fish and vegetables.

The salami Ciauscolo

The ciauscolo salami is a typical product of the Marche and Umbria, made with pork, lard, salt, pepper and spices. The ciauscolo is a soft and spreadable salami, with a pink color and an intense and spicy flavor.

The tradition of production of ciauscolo dates back to the Middle Ages. The ciauscolo was a typical food of the shepherds, who consumed it as a snack or as a complete meal.

Ciauscolo is a versatile product, which can be eaten raw, cooked or roasted. It is often used to fill quiches, sandwiches and wraps. In the Marche region it has also received the IGP recognition.

Spelt PDO of Monteleone di Spoleto

Spelt from Monteleone di Spoleto is a typical product of Umbria, grown in the municipality of Monteleone di Spoleto. Spelt is an ancient cereal, with a rustic and decisive flavor.

The cultivation of spelt in Monteleone di Spoleto has a long tradition, dating back to Roman times. Spelt is a food rich in fiber, protein and vitamins.

Spelt from Monteleone di Spoleto is a high quality product, with an intense yellow color and a characteristic flavor. It is used in cooking to prepare soups, soups, salads and meat dishes.

Ultimately

PGI ham, pecorino cheese, Castelluccio di Norcia PGI lentils, roveja, black truffle, Cascia saffron, ciauscolo salami and Monteleone di Spoleto spelt are typical products of the Valnerina that represent the excellence of regional gastronomy. These products are appreciated by gourmets from all over the world and are an important hub of local productions.