The backdrop of steep mountains make up the other side of the region. In this extreme terrain, the inhabitants have formed the land into terraces, making dry-stone walls and using every available inch to grow vegetables, vineyards and chestnut trees. Hearty pasta dishes have evolved using these ingredients like “Signorine di Castagne”, a Chestnut flour pasta whose sweet, smoky taste and nutrient-rich ingredients make it a delicious regional specialty.