Parameters
Temperature
200°C optimal
180°C to 220°C range
Temperature range for baking bread in a testo
Time
45 minutes
30 minutes – 1 hour
Equipment
Clay testoWooden peelBaking coals
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Freshly bakedSlightly sweetEarthy
Compounds: Linalool, Benzaldehyde, Vanillin
Taste
SweetnessSourness
Texture
CrustyChewySoft interior
Wine Analogy
Similar to the terroir-driven complexity of Sagrantino di Montefalco wines
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to the deep, rounded roast notes of Italian espresso
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the warm, balsamic notes of amber-based fragrances
Origin & History
Civilization
Umbrii
Era
Iron Age
Region
Umbria, Italy
Spread Path
Local tradition