Steep mountain punctuate one side of Liguria—the extreme terrain has made its inhabitants form the land into terraces using dry-stone walls and making use of every available inch to cultivate crops and vineyards.
Hearty chestnut flour has been a comforting winter staple for Ligurian mountain folk for centuries and the crop often finds its way into belly-warming dishes that feature wild mushrooms, game or unctuous cheese sauces.