The jaw-dropping beauty of the Fiorita (or Fioritura) of Castelluccio di Norcia has long since crossed the Italian borders. The landscape that is tinged with a thousand colors, in the period from May to July, has recently bewitched the National Geographic.
The published article highlights the key elements of this natural event which, at the same time, requires constant human intervention. To this is added, however, the concern for the protection of the Fiorita, whose fame could cause its destruction.
Discovering the Fiorita
A rainbow of colors repaints the Grand piano between mid-May and early July. A dream show, known as the Fiorita, which attracts tourists from all over the world. An event that mixes nature, history and culture. Although the environment plays its obvious and crucial part, it is undeniable how tradition plays a fundamental role. It is in fact the locals who protect this panorama.
Without the constant care of the premises all this would not exist, at least not in this form. It is a protected area, located in Sibillini Mountains National Park, which extends between Umbria and Marche. An indelible panorama from one's own memory, once appreciated in person.
In these more than 2000 hectares, the IGP lentils. In summer, their flowering contributes to the decoration of the landscape, together with a large multitude of floral species (cornflowers, poppies, buttercups and more).
The secret of Fiorita di Castelluccio di Norcia
La Fiorita is the prime example of what can happen when man and nature work together. A painting made by several hands. The protection of this paradise also goes through the net absence of chemicals. The environment must take its course and there is no need to impose more restrictive times.
Here are the words of In the Pearl, President of the IGP Lentil Cooperative: "I like to believe that it is because we are committed to growing lentils with the lowest environmental impact that nature rewards us every year with one of its most beautiful shows".
As mentioned, it is the terrain that dictates the times. The farmers respect the natural chronology and find out when the harvest time has come thanks to the characteristics of the wild flowers. Their changes are clear and obvious signs of the lentil life cycle.
A close communication with Pian Grande still resists today, which responds in its own way: “Just look out of your window. The colors tell us what to do ". A splendid thought of Nuncio Head, secretary of the Pro Loco Castelluccio di Norcia, who perfectly summarizes the secret behind this panorama.
