Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia

Recognised under European geographical protection since 1997, the Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia PGI presents a unique profile among Italy's protected legumes. The official production zone for this legume encompasses 317 distinct municipalities, with the majority of the designated territory situated within the Marche region. This vast boundary begins alphabetically with municipalities like Acqualagna. However, despite its decades-long standing and massive geographic footprint, official registry data currently lists zero verified producers for the denomination. This absence of registered producers sets it apart from other historic Italian food denominations, which typically rely on active networks of certified local farmers.