What grows here
Poggio Catino
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Poggio Catino, a compact municipality in the province of Rieti, Lazio, offers specific conditions that foster exceptional regional products. Within a carefully defined zone spanning just 25 municipalities, this territory is central to the production of the esteemed Colli della Sabina DOC wines, their character intricately linked to the area's ancient geological features and distinctive microclimate. Such fertile ground also contributes to products like Olio di Roma IGP olive oil and Ricotta Romana DOP. In total, 11 protected denominations converge here, each a testament to the precise agricultural practices and environmental factors that tie these foods and wines intrinsically to this particular corner of central Italy.