These special lentils from Castelluccio di Norcia, also known as Castelluccio lentils, are grown using traditional methods and follow old farming customs. They arise from the union of passion and experience. Formerly considered the flesh of the poor, they are from Nature made of fat and low in sodium. The lentils from Castelluccio are excellent Source of fiber and represent an ideal dish for a varied and balanced diet. Its delicate taste is accompanied by a simple preparation: a mixture that makes it an indispensable product for the preparation of dishes with a rustic and intense character.
The cool climatic conditions in the plateau keep pests such as weevils away in a natural way, so that the use of pesticides can be completely dispensed with. Lenticchia Di Castelluccio Di Norcia is mainly harvested in August, mostly by hand, because this minimizes losses.
The particularly intense, slightly nutty taste of the lentils from Castelluccio makes them just as popular as the scarcity. Try it yourself.
Did you know that the custom of giving away lentils on New Year's Eve is an ancient Roman tradition? It springs from the hope that it will turn into money and symbolizes the desire for prosperity.