PRODUCTIONS: PRIMIERO AND SAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA

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Piero Cannizzaro

SD Cinematografica

26 min.

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Dominated by the legendary peaks of the Dolomites, such as the Pale di San Martino, lies the Valle di Primiero, which borders on Veneto and Alto Adige. In winter, among these mountains there are still those who, like Silvana, carry on the snow an authentic relationship between man and nature. Immersed in the scenery of the Paneveggio Natural Park stands, instead, San Martino di Castrozza, loved by nobles and artists, a historic destination for the pioneers of modern alpinism. Around San Martino, the plateaus are covered with old trees, especially firs and pine pines, even sought after by Stradivari for its violins. Nestled in the Valle del Primiero is also the village of Mezzano, where you can admire impressive piles of wood: the famous songs. Stacking is an ancient custom, as is weaving, an art carried on with passion by LUCIA. North of the Valle di Primiero is Siror. Here, the typical flavors are those of the fumada meat, produced for over forty years by the butcher shop inherited by FRANCESCO BONELLI. Another place in the Valley where tradition and creativity walk together is a craft brewery, managed by FABIO together with his friend NICOLA. Between Primiero and San Martino, the flavors are still genuine, like that of the Cheese of Primiero, used in the kitchen by the chef LUCA SIMONI. Among these rock giants, in the Valle del Vanoi, the houses have preserved ancient structures and original elements, such as the frescoes left by passing travelers. Here, CARLA and her husband Ivano, have maintained the customs of the past, when each family raised cattle for their livelihoods. With the advent of modernity, the small breeders gathered and founded the Caseificio di Primiero, where the Trentingrana PDO cheeses and the famous Tosela are produced. These places were frequented even by the Welsperg counts who chose to build a magnificent villa in the park of Paveneggio; but, above all, by the well-known writer Dino Buzzati. A large library, dedicated to him, is present in Villa Welsperg and represents a tribute to the memory of this great man of letters. Finally, in the Valle del Vanoi, MARIANO also decided to carry on a craft business, and build snowshoes for the snow. Thus, surrounded by beauty and admiring these mountains, we can only share the reflection of Dino Buzzati, who was stuck in his notebook: "Are they rocks or are they clouds? Are they true or is it a dream? "