Poverello Bianco Bean | Retrogusti Event between Prato and Morano Calabro

The Tasting of Retrogusti stories return, and to celebrate 2026 we choose to double them. For the first time, the same story comes to life in two different regions, with two distinct gastronomic experiences but united by the same root: the White Poor Man's Bean from Pollino.

Stories return in tasting of Retrogusti, and to inaugurate 2026 we choose to double. For the first time, the same story comes to life in two different regions, with two distinct gastronomic experiences but united by the same root: the White Poor Man's Bean from Pollino.

A small legume cultivated between Calabria and Basilicata, contains a great narrative made of peasant memories, biodiversity, and silent resistance.
In the heart of Pollino, it can still be seen sown on small plots of land, with seeds passed down from generation to generation, far from the logic of industrial yield.

A small legume cultivated between Calabria and Basilicata that contains a great narrative made of peasant memory, biodiversity, and silent resistance.
In the heart of Pollino, it is still sown on small plots of land, with seeds passed down from generation to generation, far from the logic of industrial yield.

It is an identifiable food, preserved by the Slow Food Community, showcasing a symbol of a mountain that doesn't want to be forgotten.

We chose to tell its story two separate times, because each territory offers a different nuance: in Prato, Tuscany, and in Morano Calabro, the heart of its origin.

It is an identity food, preserved by the Slow Food Community, a symbol of a mountain that does not want to forget.

We chose to tell its story twice, because each territory can offer a different nuance: in Prato, Tuscany, and in Morano Calabro, in the heart of its land of origin.

Two dates, two menus, two gastronomic interpretations and different pairings to show that tradition engages different sensibilities without losing its authenticity. In Prato, we will be hosted by To Wine Enoteca, while in Calabria the event will take place at Catasta, a cultural and environmental center at the foot of the Pollino.

Due date, two menus, two gastronomic interpretations and different pairings to show that tradition can engage with different sensibilities without losing authenticity. In Prato, we will be hosted by To Wine Enoteca, while in Calabria the event will take place at Catasta, a cultural and environmental center at the foot of the Pollino.

The Calabrian appointment is organized in collaboration with Azienda Agricola Carlomagno, Cantine Viola, Ferrovie Calabro Lucane, Terraegusto, Pasticceria Silvana, and Agricola Donadio.
The music that will accompany the event will be selected by Saro Costa.

MORANO CALABRO (CS)

Initial tasting with Cerchiara Bread and EVO Verace Oil from Saracena (Slow Food Presidia Ancient Olives)

Bruschetta with Cerchiara Bread and White Poverello Bean (SF Presidia), Castrovillari onion and squid from the Ionian Sea - curated by Ferrovie Calabro Lucane

Lagane and White Poverello Bean

Soup with White Poverello Bean with sausage and/or pork rind

Bocconotto from Mormanno

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Pairings

Az. Agr. Carlomagno | Good Orange

Az. Agr. Carlomagno | Today Rosé Calabria IGT

Cantine Viola | Rinni Red Calabria IGT

Cantine Viola | Moscato Passito di Saracena (Presidio SF)

SPECIAL: signature cocktail with Moscato di Saracena - curated by Steve Leo Sannicola

PRATO

Toasted bread from Cerchiara, White Poverello Bean (SF Presidio), dried pepper, authentic EVO oil from Saracena (SF Presidio)