Colleferro

Colleferro, a municipality of over 20,000 residents within Lazio's Metropolitan City of Rome, sits at a crossroads where ancient agricultural practices meet the demands of the capital. This strategic location cultivates the distinct character of its gastronomic offerings. From its groves comes Olio di Roma IGP, an olive oil foundational to a zone encompassing 359 municipalities. The local pastures also nurture the sheep that provide the creamy Ricotta Romana DOP and the succulent Abbacchio Romano IGP lamb. In total, Colleferro's terrain supports 10 protected denominations, including the broader Lazio IGT wines, affirming its significant role in preserving regional tastes.