Spelt and traditional products

Spelt in Umbria: an old tradition still alive

Spelt in Umbria: an ancient, unbroken tradition celebrating the grain's historical value in the region. From its ancient roots in diet and ritual to the enduring traditions of today, it remains a symbol of the Umbrian land.

The Spelt of Monteleone

The spread of the spelt in Monteleone di Spoleto area is also attested by the following appellatives "mangiafarre" or "Farrari de San Nicola", with which the inhabitants of neighboring municipalities indicated Monteleone inhabitants.

The First and Unique PDO

First and only PDO, it tells the story of the organization and promotion of Monteleone di Spoleto Farro, recognized as the world’s first and only PGI farro, through the association and the limited company that safeguard its quality, production, and distribution.

Spelt: the characteristics of a product

Monteleone di Spoleto PDO Farro is a unique local grain, with an amber-colored kernel and a vitreous texture, shaped by its adaptation to mountain soils at altitudes above 700 meters. Its distinctive organoleptic characteristics derive from the climate and soil of the area

Spelt Recipes

The common thread: spelt, healthy and balanced nutrition.

The Spelt producers of Monteleone