The “Tortello della Pieve”
At the heart of the Repubblica delle Foreste, this project aims to transform the “Tortello di Pieve Santo Stefano” from a simple traditional dish into a distinctive culinary symbol. The DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) trademark registration will not only safeguard its unique recipe but will open new prospects for the local community.
The Tortello della Pieve is a speciality of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines
The tortello alla lastra is a traditional speciality of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines, a testament to the peasant culture of this area — a culture often shaped by practical necessity, but above all by a deep awareness of food waste, born from the need to make ends meet in family households that frequently numbered eight, ten or more people.
The technique of cooking pasta on a flat stone heated over a fire reflects the nomadic lifestyle of those who used it: finding a suitable stone slab on the spot was certainly more practical than carrying cooking vessels for boiling water. This connects naturally to the theme of transhumance — the seasonal migration of flocks which in this area moved from Sestino, Badia Tedalda and the fields around Pieve towards the Tuscan Maremma.
This journey took place at the beginning of the warm season, in search of cool areas where green pastures could be found for the livestock. At the onset of the cold season, the flocks would move once again towards the warmer lowlands. All of this took place along ancient droving paths known as tratturi (transhumance trails). The journey lasted several days, with stops at established locations known as “stazioni di posta” (staging posts), or more simply “poste”.
A living tradition
History has handed down to us an unmistakable product — a treasure chest of local history, culture and tradition, of which we in Pieve Santo Stefano are truly proud.
How the project will be developed
The Pro Loco of Pieve Santo Stefano has traditionally been responsible for producing the legendary tortelli on the occasion of local festivals. The project has provided the Pro Loco with a professional kitchen and the resources needed to produce the “Tortello della Pieve” throughout the year, for distribution at retail outlets within the municipality and beyond, making this speciality available all year round and turning it into an opportunity for enterprise and employment.
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For further informations
Ass. Proloco Pieve Santo Stefano A.p.s.
Via Roma ,5
52036 Pieve Santo Stefano (AR)
tel: +39 331 2111628 (Alessio Cipriani, Presidente)
mail: ass.prolocopieve@gmail.com
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