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Piedirosso

Origin

Campania, Italy

Growing regions

Very limited, essentially concentrated in Campania

Also known as

Per' e Palummo, Piede di Colombo, Palombina

Piedirosso is an ancient indigenous red grape variety from Campania, particularly associated with the volcanic vineyards around Naples. Its name, which literally means "red foot", refers to the reddish colour of its stalk, traditionally compared to the leg of a pigeon — hence the synonym Per' e Palummo.