La Valletta Umbria - Roveja Peas

Roveja is a small pea that has been cultivated in Umbria for centuries. This gem is truly an heirloom bean! Some consider it to be the ancestor of the common pea or the "mother" of chickpeas, while others believe it is a distinct species. Over time its cultivation has been almost completely abandoned in favor of easier-to-harvest legume varieties.  Southeast of Perugia, the farm in in the heart of the regional park, Colfiorito, extends over 80 hectares where we have been growing only quality legumes for three generations. The family members are expert farmers and love the products of their land.  The Valletta farm is located in Colfiorito, in the heart of the regional park of the same name, a protected area thanks to its unique characteristics. The plateau at an altitude of 780 meters has always been suited to the cultivation of legumes and we do it in full respect of the land and crops, aware of how good and precious our products are for health. Rojeva is now experiencing a revival fu