On the plate a tasty Trattalia prepared by him. Because Albero Melis, as a good ex-butcher, has not forgotten the art of preparing lamb offal and has put it into practice also to celebrate his 102nd birthday.

Today the grandpa from Jerzu spent the anniversary in his house in Pelau where he lives with his son Raffaele. Raffaele offered to help his father in preparing the coratella but was immediately reprimanded: «Appu fattu su macellaiu, eita pensasa ca mi soi schesciu comenti si faidi una trattalia?».

But above all, Mr. Albero emphasized his happiness for the abundant, life-saving and regenerating rain. He who has always taken care of the land, especially after ceasing his activity in his butcher shop in the center. Until a few months before his hundredth birthday, he took care of the vineyard and the citrus grove of Pelau. Albero Melis also received the best wishes from the municipal administration.

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