 Among its most notable part-time residents was Lucio Dalla, the Italian singer and songwriter.The village's main source of income is tourism with small boutiques, art galleries and eateries tucked into ancient stone structures.Along with its neighbor Castel del Monte, Santo Stefano has been named one of Italy's prettiest villages, "I Borghi Piu belli D’Italia", and recognized by the Slow Food movement for its sustainable agriculture, in particular its gourmet lentils, "lenticchie".