What grows here
Cittaducale
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Cittaducale, founded in 1308 by King Charles II of Anjou, holds a unique historical footprint, having been part of Abruzzo for over six centuries before its 1927 inclusion into Lazio. This specific past shapes a distinctive culinary identity. Within its bounds, crucial to an area spanning just 22 municipalities, the revered Prosciutto Amatriciano IGP is crafted, embodying centuries of local expertise. Furthermore, Cittaducale's terrain contributes to 10 other protected origins, from the golden Olio di Roma IGP to the delicate Ricotta Romana DOP. The interplay of its varied historical affiliations and geographical specificities provides the ideal conditions for these eleven distinct products.