Fagioli Bianchi di Rotonda

Fagioli Bianchi di Rotonda is a PDO covering two ecotypes of Phaseolus vulgaris L. — Fagiolo Bianco and Tondino (or Poverello) Bianco — grown within the irrigation area of the Valle del Mercure on the Basilicata side, across four municipalities in Potenza Province. The designation is distinguished by a high protein content, a tegument not exceeding 6% of total weight, and pods that are completely white with no veining.

About this designation

Fagioli Bianchi di Rotonda received PDO protection on 25 February 2008 under file number PDO-IT-0683 (eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013841), registered under Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006. The designation covers beans obtained from the Fagiolo Bianco and Tondino (or Poverello) Bianco ecotypes of Phaseolus vulgaris L. The production area is defined as the entire territory within the irrigation area of the Basilicata side of the Valle del Mercure valley, encompassing the municipalities of Rotonda, Viggianello, Castelluccio Superiore and Castelluccio Inferiore, all in Potenza Province. All production steps must take place within this defined area. When released as dried beans, the product must have a maximum length of 18 mm and a maximum width of 15 mm, weigh no more than 90 g per 100 beans, and carry a protein content greater than or equal to 24% of dry matter. The tegument must not exceed 6% of total weight. When released as waxy pods, pods must not exceed 20 cm in length or 20 mm in width, and protein content must be greater than or equal to 9% on a wet basis. Cultivation relies on hand operations throughout, including construction of support structures using chestnut-wood stakes sourced from the valley's woods, weeding, and harvesting. Packaging rules specify sealed nets or crates for the fresh product and cardboard boxes or bags of jute or recyclable material for the dry product. Labels must display the name 'Fagioli Bianchi di Rotonda', the wording 'denominazione di origine protetta', and the acronym 'DOP' in larger print than other text. The applicant body is the Consorzio di Tutela dei Fagioli Bianchi di Rotonda DOP.

Source: The register document this entry was written from · retrieved August 26, 2026

Distinctive facts

• Registered as a PDO on 25 February 2008 under file number PDO-IT-0683, eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013841.
• The tegument of Fagioli Bianchi di Rotonda must not exceed 6% of the total weight of the bean.
• Dried beans must have a protein content greater than or equal to 24% of dry matter; waxy beans must reach at least 9% on a wet basis.
• The specification permits only two ecotypes: Fagiolo Bianco and Tondino (or Poverello) Bianco, both of Phaseolus vulgaris L.

Tasting notes

Lucanian large white bean from Rotonda area (Pollino park). Distinctive large size, very thin skin, creamy floury texture when cooked, mild sweet flavor.

HoReCa use

In the Pollino area, Fagioli Bianchi di Rotonda are served in homes, restaurants, and farm tourism establishments, and are celebrated annually at the Sagra del Fagiolo Bianco di Rotonda in Rotonda.

Packaging

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