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The products used...  

Chestnuts from the Montemonaco area
Porcini mushrooms
Fresh ricotta from sheep


...And their producers  

The chestnuts are harvested directly by the family who own this restaurant, and the trees are located a few kilometres from the centre of Montemonaco. The mushrooms come from the Filotei - Via Salaria SNC Zone Ind. le Pescara del Tronto, Arquata del Tronto (AP). Ricotta comes from Di Mulo -Via Calvaresi, Amandola (FM)

Place of production  

The chestnuts and mushrooms come respectively from Montemonaco and Arquata del Tronto, while the ricotta cheese comes from farm of Di Mulo. All these products are produced within the Monti Sibillini National Park.

Production Method  

Chestnut and porcini mushrooms represent social and agricultural cultures and traditions that deeply characterize this territory due to their century long history. These products make a significant contribution to the ecosystem and to forestry, as well as being important from a dietary perspective. The production method is highly compatible with the environment and encourages the maintenance of these food products because no fertilizers or pesticides are used and these foods grow naturally. The "brown" chestnuts of Montemonaco are collected, opened and allowed to air dry for storage.

These products help biodiversity

Chestnut cultivation has been one of the most deep-rooted and widespread forms of sustenance in the Apennines for many centuries. These splendid trees create an element of the landscape that is typical of some areas of the National Park. The cultivation of the chestnut does not necessitate the use of fertilizers and herbicides, therefore the earth is not altered by chemicals, nor is biodiversity harmed. Chestnut trees require little human intervention, as they only need to be pruned, and before the time of collection, the undergrowth of mostly ferns, shrubs and the branches cut during the pruning, are removed by hand. The cultivated chestnut creates an ideal habitat for forest bats, which benefit from having more ample space when chestnut trees have been pruned.