Urbania festival serves 4,000 ember-cooked crostoli, boosting local tourism

Over 4,000 crostoli were served during the three-day festival in Urbania, Italy, marking a major success for the local specialty cooked over embers. The Pro loco Casteldurante organized the event, which drew large crowds and positive feedback. Local tourism official Andrea Alessandroni praised the product's strict De.Co. certification, which distinguishes it from the more common piadina through unique ingredients and preparation methods. The crostolo's versatility with fillings, from prosciutto to truffle, positions it as a gateway to the region's autumn food fairs. Alessandroni noted the festival's potential to boost tourism across the entire hinterland, though commercialization remains challenging due to rigorous quality standards.