Verona Asparagus, a fruit brought from the Adige

L&' Adige can be considered as the Veronese Nile because it has favored the cultural development of the entire Scaligero territory, thanks to &' water supply guaranteed over the centuries and the alluvial stamp given to the land.

Thanks to the sandiness of the soils that lap the river and the lean soil due to &' high drainage, the culture of &' asparagus has found here a particularly favorable soil for planting its roots, which suffer from l&' excess water. This element, together with the temperate microclimate also guaranteed by &' Adige and the specialization that farmers have gradually been able to develop, have given rise to what today for all intents and purposes can be considered a true typical Veronese agri-food product, or &' Verona asparagus, for the protection of which about twenty years ago, the homonymous valuation consortium was also created. #39 A long story summarized in an emblematic product of &' rural evolution of the lands of &' Adige, which shows no sign of slowing down, on the contrary, now the focus is on an additional protection award (PDO or PGI) that allows this product to further consolidate its quality on the

As well as from a territorial and historical point of view, l&' asparagus is also an exemplary product on the nutritional front, being rich in vegetable fibers, mineral salts, folic acid and vitamins, it is a panacea for purifying our body. Any advice on how to best taste it? In spring, when Asparagus is at the height of its season, a good dish of asparagus and eggs is L&' ideal for a light and healthy lunch. #39 And if we also want to combine it with a good glass of wine, in our blog you can find degl&' excellent advice in &' article dedicated to wines suitable for asparagus

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Stefano Cantiero