The last stretch of the Via Francigena in Tuscia, the pilgrim route that starts from Canterbury in England, has its own special charm and crosses one of the most beautiful areas of central Italy where nature and culture blend in a magical way. In the evening you enter wonderful villages Read more…
In the territory of Proceno different varieties of legumes are cultivated such as chickpeas, cicerchie (grass peas) and beans. Some of these are local specialities for their characteristics of flavour and the combinations with which they are prepared in particular traditional dishes. For centuries they have constituted the fundamental food of the Read more…
Proceno is part of the production area of the famous Viterbo IGP – Protected Geographical Indication, a tuber rich in potassium and Vitamin C. The potato is used as a side dish and for the realization of the famous gnocchi.
In the territory of Proceno a unique extra virgin olive oil DOP is produced with an emerald green colour with a fruity smell and a taste balanced between bitter and spicy. It goes perfectly with local cuisine and should be eaten raw over vegetables and meats.
Proceno is famous for a particular variety of garlic called ‘red garlic of Proceno’ whose taste and properties have been known for centuries. Perhaps the clay soils, perhaps the microclimate of Proceno conditioned by Monte Amiata, are some of the many factors that contribute to make this variety unique. A Read more…
In Proceno, April 20 celebrates Sant’Agnese, the patron saint of the village much loved by all citizens. It is celebrated with solemn religious rites from the morning of the same day with the traditional mass in honor of the saint. Following the procession of the statue through the streets of Read more…
There are two weekends dedicated to local production of the famous red garlic to sample raw rubbed on bruschetta or in numerous varieties of cooking. Garlic lends itself both to the making of first courses with sauces based on garlic as well as in cooking meat. It is an opportunity Read more…
The last weekend of July the village is filled with stands with tastings of traditional local products.
The second Sunday after Easter is to celebrate the apparition of the Madonna delle Piane with a mass in the church dedicated to her, followed by a walk and rural activities.
Traditional Blessing of the animals occurs on 17 January on the occasion of the feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the protector of animals. The religious celebration ends with a community lunch.
