What grows here
Gessopalena
10 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within Abruzzo's Chieti province, Gessopalena thrives thanks to its position in the Aventino-Medio Sangro mountain community. This specific mountainous and riverine landscape is the crucible for its agricultural heritage. Among the 10 protected denominations rooted here, the Colline Teatine DOP olive oil finds its precise terroir across only 104 municipalities, a zone where Gessopalena plays a key role. This distinct environment also shapes the character of the Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC wine, alongside the celebrated Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC varietals. The geological imprint of this region is unmistakably woven into these local delicacies.
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