What grows here
Castro dei Volsci
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched in Lazio's Frosinone province, Castro dei Volsci, whose name echoes the ancient Italic Volsci people, cultivates a distinct viticultural and culinary identity. This area, part of the historically rich Ciociaria region, boasts an impressive 12 protected denominations. The local terroir is particularly suited for producing Frusinate IGT wines, a testament to the specific conditions found within its 91-municipality zone. Alongside this, the distinctive Ratafia Ciociara IG spirit captures the essence of the region. These local specialities thrive amidst conditions also contributing to broader Lazio designations like Olio di Roma IGP, cementing Castro dei Volsci's place on Italy's taste map.