We know a lot about asparagus. First of all, that they are good. Nutritionists acknowledge their antioxidant and diuretic properties, a good dose of vitamins, minerals and energy substances. Botanists praise its robustness and tenacity: a liliaceae that sometimes grows wild and on sandy soil. Chefs make no secret of their passion for this vegetable and there are plenty of dishes featuring it. But if we talk about the Vinchio Saracen asparagus, there are other things to know. At Vinchio, the asparagus is closely entwined with stories of men and especially women who made a difference in these hills. There are the stories about the Saracens and about Aleramo who defeated them here. Then there are the stories of mothers who, during and immediately after the war, tried to cultivate something that would grow well among the vines and help the meagre peasant economy. And then there is the story of Rosetta Lajolo, the beloved wife of the writer and politician Davide Lajolo, who in the 1970s understood it was necessary to give dignity to the Vinchio asparagus. She gave it a name, deposited it, invented a festival involving all the village ""madamin"" (the ladies), and achieved a series of successes and recognitions. Much appreciated for its organoleptic properties, the Vinchio asparagus is marked by its dark green colour, fleshy flesh and intense flavour. It is served steamed without any garnish, only embellished with a drizzle of olive oil to enhance its flavour.
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