Piedirosso is a black grape variety, exclusively from Campania, as it is not grown outside the region. Its name derives from a morphological peculiarity of the grape variety, the red color of the pedicels of the berries, reminiscent of the hue of pigeons’ legs.

The vine has ancient origins, according to the scholar Carlucci it would seem that Piedirosso, coincides with the Palombina nera mentioned by Herrera – Sederini (16th century), who consider it in turn, identical to the Colombina of Pliny’s “Naturalis Historia” (1st century).

The polyphenol concentration of wine made from the Piedirosso grape is lower than that of Aglianico. The tannins are less aggressive than those found on average in Aglianico as well as the titratable acidity is lower. In relation to these characteristics, wine made from the Piedirosso grape is less tannic than Aglianico, less structured, softer and more balanced, and characterized by olfactory notes of red fruits on the nose.

The grape variety vinified in purity, gives rise to the single-varietal type of the same name in the Sannio DO wines and in the Taburno, Sant’Agata dei Goti, Solopaca and Guardiolo subzones.
A vine of not high bud fertility and not excessive production, it is grown in expanded and tall forms, with good adaptation to espalier training. Fair resistance to powdery mildew and Botrytis. Ripening occurs in the first or second decade of October. The sugar level of the must is quite high, while the acidity has average values.

The sensory profile of the wine from Piedirosso grapes, shows a deep ruby red color with violet hues. The scent is fine, with fruity notes of raspberry, cherry, floral notes of rose, vegetal notes of geranium. The taste is dry, low in tannins and with good intensity. It is a pleasant wine with moderate alcohol content, which goes well with pasta or rice dishes in tomato sauce or with meat sauce, red meats, vegetable soups with legumes, cured meats and not very mature cheeses.