Campotosto: The flax of my great-grandmother.

My great-grandmother Laurina had a bag. She jealously guarded it in one of her chest of drawers along with hr linen. My great-grandmother Laurina from the beginning of the 900 and up to the age of one hundred, has cultivated the flax uninterruptedly in vases on her balcony. And in that bag there were the precious seeds of flax.

In 2002, together with Assunta, we discovered this treasure. And she picked up the baton and started cultivating the flax again. And the seeds have multiplied and every year, in June during the linen festival, are donated to those who request it. And thanks to that bag and the passion of Assunta the linen supply chain in Campotosto  has been reborn.

So I would like to tell you this story together with Assunta; we will leave from L'Aquila to immerse ourselves, through unique scenarios, in the magic of Campotosto, of its largest artificial lake in Europe, now an essential refuge of biodiversity. We will discover the flax starting from its cultivation along the shore of  Rio Fucino. A short walk in the enchanted scenery that surrounds the lake and we will arrive at Assunta's workshop, located in the center of the village.

Here we will discover the secrets of linen and its supply chain. Assunta will accompany us throughout our experience. Those who want to can try the traditional weaving and bring with them the result of their work.

And since the small grocer's shop Sapori d'Abruzzo is next to Assunta's workshop, we will take advantage of the lunch to taste the typical products of the territory:  Pecorino Cheese and salami like  Mortadelline of Campotosto, Guanciale and many other specialties.
The trip back to L'Aquila, in the evening, will be an opportunity to take the last photos or videos of Campotosto's magical world.