The fish of Lake Trasimeno

The fish of Lake Trasimeno

The special characteristics of the Lake Trasimeno make it an ideal habitat for several species of varying qualities. Years ago fishing was one of the mainstays of the local economy, and still today many fisherman go out every day for their daily fishing. Nowadays they...
Castagnaccio – Chestnut cake

Castagnaccio – Chestnut cake

Castagnaccio is a super famous Italian cake originated in Tuscany and was usually made in the late fall after the chestnut crop had been dried and made into flour. It is now found all over Italy. It is a very simple, dense cake made with chestnut flour, olive oil,...
The Fishing Museum of San Feliciano

The Fishing Museum of San Feliciano

Do you want to know the history of the Trasimeno fishermen? The Fishing Museum is situated in San Feliciano, an attractive village of fishermen in which is still present and active a historian dock. The Fishing Museum tells the fishing history and the life of the Lake...
Umbria, small vineyards, great wines

Umbria, small vineyards, great wines

Ancient wines and modern technology are the basis of a wine industry of increasing importance. Wine-growing and producing in the Umbria region is the result of a highly specialised agriculture in the wake of age-old tradition and a production theory common to the...