What grows here
Ripacandida
9 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Ripacandida, a village of 1,522 inhabitants in Italy's Basilicata region, is central to the distinct terroir of the Vulture area. Here, the unique volcanic soils, enriched by the ancient Monte Vulture, cultivate the prized olives for Vulture DOP, one of 9 protected denominations spanning just a handful of municipalities. This same fertile ground gives birth to the celebrated Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG wine, a robust expression of the region's viticulture. With 3 verified producers based directly in Ripacandida, two of whom welcome visitors, this municipality offers a concentrated taste of Basilicata's specific origins.
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