What grows here
San Chirico Nuovo
6 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
San Chirico Nuovo, a municipality of just 1,071 inhabitants in Basilicata's Potenza province, is a significant point on ItalyTasteMap for its remarkable local food and wine. The distinctive Basilicatan terrain nurtures products like the esteemed Fagiolo di Sarconi IGP. This specific bean, protected within a zone spanning 100 municipalities, finds a particular home here. The area also strongly contributes to the broader Basilicata IGT wines and Olio lucano IGP olive oil, demonstrating a robust agricultural identity. With 6 protected denominations overlapping in its territory, San Chirico Nuovo exemplifies how even small communities preserve and elevate distinct regional flavors.