Agriturismo in Umbria

The origins of the Trasimeno bean are to be sought in Africa from where, through the trade with the Etruscan civilization, it arrived and spread throughout the Trasimeno basin area, having found here the moist soils that are the ideal condition for obtaining a product of excellent quality.

Cultivated until the post-war period mainly in individual vegetable gardens, it was the chief source of protein in the diets of the local populations.

Indeed, considered practically extinct, it was recovered thanks to the patient and tireless work of a few farmers, the intervention of the "Monti del Trasimeno" Mountain Community, and the Municipality of Castiglione del Lago: today the “Fagiolina del Trasimeno” is recognized as a Slow Food staple.

The “Fagiolina del Trasimeno” is usually used as a legume to be eaten fresh.