Where is Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda produced?

Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda is produced in 4 municipalities in Basilicata, Italy: Castelluccio Inferiore, Castelluccio Superiore, Rotonda, Viggianello.

DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.

DOP · since 2007

Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda

Food · PDO · 4 municipalities

The Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda DOP from Basilicata occupies a highly unusual status among Italy’s protected foods. While officially recognized since 2007 and protected by the Consorzio di Tutela della Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda DOP, the denomination currently records zero verified producers. This lack of active commercial registrants distinguishes it from neighboring food denominations. The strict geographic production zone is limited to four specific municipalities: Castelluccio Inferiore, Castelluccio Superiore, Rotonda, and Viggianello. Without certified growers, this specialized red eggplant origin remains a dormant culinary asset waiting for local farms to activate its protected status.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda produced?: Melanzana Rossa di Rotonda is produced in 4 municipalities in Basilicata, Italy: Castelluccio Inferiore, Castelluccio Superiore, Rotonda, Viggianello.
What does DOP mean?: DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.