Italian saffron cultivation is prolific in a number of areas in Italy like the Abruzzi and Sardegna, and now it’s expanded into Sicily, San Gimignano and Città della Pieve, Umbria. We visit Città della Pieve each year to experience the magic of the harvest process. How exactly is saffron grown and harvested? And why is it so expensive? Listen to this episode to find out all the details in our look at the Italian Saffron Harvest. Fabulous photos and links in the show notes, plus saffron recipes, so head right over to the Flavor of Italy website to see it all!
