A guided tour of the Palmenti di Pietranico

1 Hour Round trip from Pro loco Pietranico Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient Palmenti of Pietranico
02 Learn how grapes were once vinified directly in the fields
03 Discover one of Abruzzo’s richest concentrations of rock-carved basins
04 Follow a circuit through the village and surrounding countryside
05 See historic stone tanks and water collection features
06 Enjoy a tasting of wine and typical products

Step into the rural heritage of Pietranico on a guided visit to the Palmenti, ancient rock-carved basins once used to vinify grapes directly in the fields. This fascinating circuit offers insight into traditional wine production methods and the remarkable skill of local artisans in an area known for having the greatest concentration of rock-dug millstones in Abruzzo.

Following a route that begins in the village and continues through the surrounding landscape, you will discover a series of historic basins and stone-carved features that tell the story of local agricultural life. The experience is rounded off with a tasting of wine and typical products.

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