La Valletta Umbria - Roveja PeasRoveja is a small pea that has been cultivated in Umbria for centuries. This gem is truly an heirloom bean! Some consider it to be the ancestor of the common pea or the "mother" of chickpeas, while others believe it is a distinct species. Over time its cultivation has been almost completely abandoned in favor of easier to harvest legume varieties. Southeast of Perugia, the farm in in the heart of the regional park, Colfiorito, extends over 80 hectares