What grows here
Genazzano
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Genazzano, a municipality within Lazio's metropolitan Rome area, offers a specific terroir where unique expressions originate. The land here provides ideal conditions for viticulture, notably yielding the esteemed Cesanese di Olevano Romano DOC, a wine exclusively from a zone of just two municipalities, and its namesake Genazzano DOC, specific to five local communities. These distinct wines are part of 13 protected denominations found overlapping here, reflecting the wider region’s bounty. Among these are the celebrated Olio di Roma IGP and the indispensable Ricotta Romana DOP. This rich viticultural and gastronomic heritage is actively maintained by the single verified producer based in Genazzano.