Piedirosso is a native Campanian grape variety that has been cultivated in the region since time immemorial and is second only to Aglianico in terms of vineyard area. It is also known by the dialect name “Per’ e palummo”, referring to a distinctive morphological feature of the bunch: the red-coloured pedicels resemble a pigeon’s foot. The variety is highly vigorous and ripens medium-late, generally during the first twenty days of October. Yields are moderate to low but consistent. The grapes achieve high sugar concentrations while maintaining moderate acidity. The bunches are medium to large, pyramidal in shape and loosely packed. The berries are medium-sized and spherical, with thick, reddish-purple skins covered by a pronounced bloom. Although Piedirosso also adapts well to calcareous soils, it finds its natural habitat in the volcanic soils of Campania.