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Roccanova (PZ) - The ‘Grottino’

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Cervino Maria Donata
Via S. Pellico, 21 - Roccanova
Tel. 0973 833041

Collarino Francesco Paolo
Via Vitt. Emanuele - Roccanova
Tel. 0973 833513

Graziano Salvatore
C.da San Iorio S.P.7 – Roccanova
Tel. 0973 833425 - Cell. 335 443693

This wine is produced in Roccanova with three different kinds of grapes: ciliegiolo, trebbiano and malvasia.

This wine is a typical local one, produced and kept in the characteristic caves dating from the XVIII century. They were excavated in the sandstone rocks around the village.

This is the reason why this wine is called ‘Grottino di Roccanova’ in order to achieve the Geographical Typical Indication.

Nowadays there are about 350 of these cellars and their main characteristic is that they guarantee a uniform level of humidity and temperature, so that the main features of the wine kept there remain unchanged.

These caves are formed by several tunnels burrowed in the sandstone under the village. The red wines of Basilicata, among which the Grottino di Roccanova, have a special value because of the large presence of antioxidant factors that protect against cardiovascular diseases.

The Grottino can be recognised by its intense colour, its strong taste and its full aroma that make it one of the most appreciated wines in the South of Italy.