Farro della Garfagnana

Grown in the Tuscan province of Lucca, in the fertile plains along the Serchio River, Faro della Garfagnara refers to the local spelt varieties of Piccolo (Triticum Monococcum), Comune (Triticum Dicoccum) and Grande (Spelta Triticum). Spelt is rich in nutrients which remain intact if it is consumed in whole grains. Considered the progenitor of all cereals, this ancient grain was a favorite dish of Romans who used it to feed their legions and is still today widely produced and prepared in various dishes, such as a winter favorite Zuppa di Faro con Funghi, a hearty spelt soup with porcini mushrooms.