Marrone di Roccadaspide

Marrone di Roccadaspide is a PGI-protected chestnut produced from the Anserta, Abate and Castagna Rossa ecotypes, all linked to the Marrone variety, grown at altitudes above 250 metres in designated municipalities of the province of Salerno, Campania. The specification characterises the fruit by a markedly sweet flavour, high sugar content, and a crunchy, not very floury texture.

About this designation

Marrone di Roccadaspide received PGI protection on 13 July 2007 under file number PGI-IT-0447, registered under eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013683. The designation covers chestnuts produced from three ecotypes — Anserta, Abate and Castagna Rossa — each linked to the Marrone variety, grown on land situated more than 250 metres above sea level in specified municipalities of the province of Salerno. Planting density must not exceed 130 plants in full production per hectare. Tree training follows a semi-open vase form, with branching beginning at 2 metres from the ground, and pruning must be carried out at least every five years. Grass cover must be cut when it reaches 30–40 cm in height. Harvesting takes place in autumn, in no case after the first ten days in November, and for not more than two weeks at a time; it may be performed manually or mechanically, provided the product is not damaged. Fresh fruit must not exceed 85 nuts per kilogram of selected or graded product, and septate nuts may not exceed 5%. Dry unpeeled chestnuts must have a moisture content not exceeding 15%, with a dry chestnut yield not exceeding 50% by weight; defects in peeled dry chestnuts may not be present in more than 20% of nuts. The inspection body is ISMECERT, based in Naples. Packaging must bear the name Marrone di Roccadaspide, the wording Indicazione Geografica Protetta or its acronym I.G.P., and the designated logo. The applicant group is the Consorzio di Tutela del Marrone di Roccadaspide IGP.

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

Distinctive facts

• Registered as a PGI on 13 July 2007 under file number PGI-IT-0447 (eAmbrosia identifier EUGI00000013683).
• The specification permits only three ecotypes — Anserta, Abate and Castagna Rossa — all linked to the Marrone variety.
• Planting density must not exceed 130 plants in full production per hectare, and pruning must occur at least every five years.
• Harvesting must be completed in autumn and in no case after the first ten days in November, with each harvest lasting no more than two weeks.

Tasting notes

Campanian chestnut from Cilento hills (Roccadaspide), medium-large size, sweet creamy flesh.

HoReCa use

Caldarroste (roasted chestnuts) and candied preparations are among the traditional uses in Cilentan autumn cuisine.

Packaging

• crate-10kg
• crate-15kg

Seasonality