Summary Ilja visits the natural and historical, but official nor administrative region of Tierra de Campos ('land of fields') within Castile and Leon. Its a naturally dry but fertile plain of Central Spain, essentially devoted to growing wheat. Since the Roman age, the rare wine produced is stored in cool underground 'caves'. Ilja is shown around a typical wheat farm by an immigrated farmer who also became the alcalde (mayor) of one of he many tiny villages. Finally he enjoys a visit to the region's (and provincial) inconspicuous, quiet capital Palencia, especially the market complex, where on can enjoy free tasting of the limited but sufficient offer of regional produce, deal for a simple meal.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Ilja Gort
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : Netherlands
Official sites : Official site
Language : Dutch
Production companies : Skyhigh TV
Summary Ilja visits the natural and historical, but official nor administrative region of Tierra de Campos ('land of fields') within Castile and Leon. Its a naturally dry but fertile plain of Central Spain, essentially devoted to growing wheat. Since the Roman age, the rare wine produced is stored in cool underground 'caves'. Ilja is shown around a typical wheat farm by an immigrated farmer who also became the alcalde (mayor) of one of he many tiny villages. Finally he enjoys a visit to the region's (and provincial) inconspicuous, quiet capital Palencia, especially the market complex, where on can enjoy free tasting of the limited but sufficient offer of regional produce, deal for a simple meal.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : Netherlands
Official sites : Official site
Language : Dutch
Production companies : Skyhigh TV