What grows here
Poggio Picenze
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Poggio Picenze, an Abruzzese municipality in the province of L'Aquila, lies within the Campo Imperatore-Piana di Navelli mountain community, a landscape shaping its distinctive agricultural heritage. This particular elevation and microclimate are key to produce like Zafferano dell'Aquila DOP, a highly prized saffron from a zone encompassing just 13 municipalities. The land here also contributes to a total of 11 protected denominations, including the Terre Aquilane IGT wines. These local treasures reflect the deep connection between this specific corner of the Apennines and its unique gastronomic output, testament to a terroir that offers a truly unique taste of Abruzzo.
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