Cupello in the village of artichokes

Cupello in the village of artichokes

The cultivation area of the Carciofo del Vastese comprises the municipality of Cupello, where most of the production is concentrated, and the surrounding municipalities of Furci, Lentella, Monteodorisio, San Salvo and Vasto, where it is also grown in small allotments...
Citrus-Flavoured Oil

Citrus-Flavoured Oil

Citrus-flavoured oil is produced in the Frentano zone overlooking the Adriatic Sea (Fossacesia, Rocca San Giovanni, San Vito Chietino) and the immediate inland area of the municipality of Lanciano.  The territory enjoys a lavish distribution of olive groves and citrus...
Navelli Almonds “l’Mmall”

Navelli Almonds “l’Mmall”

The Navelli almond is grown along the strip of hills and valleys of the Navelli Plateau. This almond is medium-long, with a very hard shell and a delicious taste. It is not identified with any specific variety, as reproduction has always taken place by selecting the...
Raiano and Giuliano Teatino Cherries

Raiano and Giuliano Teatino Cherries

Cherries are a fresh fruit product obtained by cultivation of various varieties of sweet cherry trees. They are grown in part of the territory of the provinces of Chieti  (Giuliano Teatino, Canosa Sannita, Ari, Torrrevecchia Teatina) and L’Aquila (Raiano,...
Castel del Monte Canestrato Cheese, Abruzzo

Castel del Monte Canestrato Cheese, Abruzzo

Some similarity with the Apulian “canestrato” underlines the common origin, tied to transhumance between the Tavoliere plains and the pastures of Campo Imperatore. Currently “canestrato”, a hard cheese obtained from whole raw sheep’s milk, with the addition of rennet...
Middle Sangro Valley Potato (Patana muntagnola)

Middle Sangro Valley Potato (Patana muntagnola)

The production area is that of territories in the Medio Sangro area of the Province of Chieti, which takes its name from the Sangro, an important local river. The area embraces the municipalities of Montenerodomo, Pizzoferrato, Gamberale and Civitaluparella, with some...