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the Monti lucretili and the salto cicolano
TYPICAL PRODUCTS
spelt from the Monti Lucretili
FAUNA
The natural symbol of the Monti Lucretili is the
golden eagle that nests in the area. The presence
of pern-hawks, sparrow-hawks and other varieties,
is also worth mentioning. There is no lack
of mammals, wildcats and wolves along with
martens, porcupines, hedgehogs, badgers,
dormice and foxes, evidence of how the area has
remained untouched by pollution.
Above: porcupine.
Because of its resistance and adaptability, spelt is one
of the most ancient cereals; its cultivation dates to at
least 7000 BC and its land of origin seems to be
Palestine. Common in ancient Egypt, quoted in the
works of Homer, it was greatly valued also by the
ancient Romans who used it as “exchange currency”
. The spelt from the Monti Lucretili is a typical
product of Lazio, recognized by the Ministry of
Agriculture and Forestry. In the larger
varieties it is the basic ingredient
of many local recipes, such
as spelt tarts with almond
flakes and pine-nuts, different
types of pasta, including
tagliatelle and stortini, and
healthy soups.
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