What grows here
Fagnano Alto
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Fagnano Alto, a municipality within Abruzzo's Middle Aterno Valley, finds its identity profoundly shaped by the Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park. This distinctive landscape, with its unique microclimates and specific soil compositions, is fundamental to what flourishes here. It provides the ideal conditions for the coveted Zafferano dell'Aquila DOP, a precious saffron cultivated in just 13 municipalities of the L'Aquila province. Beyond this vibrant spice, Fagnano Alto also contributes to the production of several esteemed wines. In total, the area is home to 11 protected denominations, each product a testament to the unparalleled environmental factors that define this particular corner of Italy.