02/03/2009 - BLACK NORCIA 2009 Closed the 46th Exhibition of Black Truffle
BLACK NORCIA SHOWCASE FOR EUROPE
Among the tourists, many foreign importers interested in truffles and lentils from Castelluccio Last Sunday crackling with the IGP animations Ham Show and the aptitude test quarry truffle with a lot of European rules
It ended yesterday with a great influx of visitors to the 46th edition of the National Market Black Truffle of Norcia and Typical Products. One issue in the name of tradition, with over 200 stands for more than 180 operators from all over Italy: Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont, Veneto, Tuscany, Marche, Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia. This edition also marked by some new elements that have raised the public eye.
TASTE OF THE WORKSHOP The cooking school built in the courtyard of the church of San Francesco da Epta Events, in collaboration with the Cedrav (Center for Anthropological Research Valnerina) and Eatalian Style Corporation, for each of the eight tastings guided program has sold out, forcing the organizers to decline, albeit reluctantly, many reservations. Workshop of taste, thanks to the skill of professional chefs, have been exalted and the flavors of Norcia Valnerina. Those who took part has been able to taste dishes of truffle, Castelluccio lentils and legumes, cheese and pork-butchers simultaneously learning the secrets to their particular presentation.
HAM AND SHOW THE QUARRY NORCIA BLACK BLACK TRUFFLE But 2009 will go down in history for its formula of high interactivity. Visitors had, in fact, the possibility of not being limited to the classic, albeit interesting tour of the over 200 booths, but they could also enjoy seeing live demonstrations of ancient crafts (blacksmith, blacksmith, dairyman, butcher) and participating the various skills competitions "theme" with the help of increasingly organized Epta Events and Cedrav. The most exciting of these was undoubtedly show ham where 5 professional butchers and 3 "volunteers" have ventured into the public race Cut the ham in an attempt to achieve "slice more transparent", ie more than fine. Among the 3 volunteers from the audience who wanted to compete with professional cutters, two women, Tiziana Cetra and Antoinette Carnicelli. The race was to cut a slice of ham at least 25 cm long and the lightest possible. The plaque is the winner went to Mario Brugnoli ancient butchery Ansuini brothers, who presented a slice of 20 grams. Other aptitude test which attracted great attention and has been great participation of the hollow truffle organized in cooperation with the National Association of Italian miners. Seventeen dogs in competition, largely from Spoleto, Terni, Foligno, Perugia and Siena. The race is held in accordance with the European regulation of quarry truffle. The dogs, assisted by their masters, had 5 tubers Melanosporum detect hidden the night before the jury in the shortest possible time and without penalty. The first prize went to Charles Deangelis, quarryman Hill of First Case of Cascia. According to George Sacchini recognition of Siena. Third, fourth, and fifth prize, however, always to the family of Poggio Deangelis First Case of Cascia, who with Mark, son of 11enne grand prize winner, has thrilled the large audience present.
NOTES TO THE MUSEUM TOURS AND RENAISSANCE full Success for guided tours of the museum hosted and diocesan, as noted, in the stronghold of Vignola in Piazza San Benedetto. Accompanied by Renaissance music performed by a specialized group, visitors have enjoyed the beauty of the museum and photographic exhibition "interim spaces" by Marco Francalancia.
TYPICAL PRODUCTS The lion's share, however, have made the typical products of Norcia and Valnerina, black truffle in the head. The fresh tuber was sold at an average price of 85 euros per pound. Cheeses, sausages, hams in Norcia, Castelluccio lentils and IGP IGP have not only captured the attention of the curious and the enthusiasts, but also to U.S. importers come to Norcia to tighten co-operation agreements with manufacturers of high quality direct