Saffron harvesting in Abruzzo between history and tradition

A plateau nestled in the mountains of Abruzzo, the beating heart of saffron production in Italy: Navelli, in the province of L'Aquila, is famous throughout the world for the precious spice that came from the Middle East and has been cultivated here since the end of 1200. Listen to the history and characteristics of the tuber, defined as red gold due to its color and its economic value. Then proceed to collect the flowers and isolate the pistils on a farm, learning the drying and processing phases of the product. Finally, delight your palate with a lunch in a farmhouse, with traditional Abruzzo dishes. To capture in every bite the flavor that made history.