Castelluccio lentils
Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia IGP protects local lentils grown on the Castelluccio plateau.
- Protection
- IGP
- Growing area
- Castelluccio plateau
- Regions
- Umbria and Marche
- Seeds
- Speckled green to light brown
Across the plateau
The specification includes land in Norcia and Castelsantangelo sul Nera. Its protected area lies within the Monti Sibillini National Park, crossing the regional boundary between Umbria and Marche.
UmbriaAt the table
Try them in a simple lentil soup with carrot and celery. Follow the cooking directions on the package rather than assuming one soaking or cooking time for every lentil.
Cook with it
Look for the protected name
Check for Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia and the IGP identification on the package. A generic small lentil or a mountain-themed label does not establish this origin.
