Restaurants in Contrada Plavignano stick with the simple style of Italian cuisine by adding their own special twist. Maccheroni alla molinara is a unique pasta dish originating from the town’s province of Teramo in the mid-14th century. It consists of hand-made, giant noodles, served with Abruzzese ragù to instil rich flavours.

Perhaps what makes the village special is its complementary food products. Pretuziano delle Colline Teramane olive oil is filled with fruity aromas and is great for salads, bruschettas and vegetable dishes. The oil has a certain spiciness to it that elevates the ingredients of any meal.

If you’re looking to try something completely different, local Ventricina Teramana will do the trick. This is a soft, spreadable sausage made with pork, fennel seeds, pepperoncini, and other herbs and spices. Best enjoyed with some crusty Italian bread as an afternoon snack.

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The village is also home to the red wine of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane, made from Montepulciano grapes and Sangiovese.

It has a fruity taste that emanates plums, spices, ripe fruit and berries. This wine is praised for its powerful concentration and unbelievable structure. Unsure what this means? Take one of the Contrada Plavignano wine tours to become a true connoisseur!

San Lorenzo winery is also a favoured option, which looks at the more technical aspects of wine production. As well as offering food and wine tasting. Here, you will see how conventional agriculture helps feed the village’s wine economy.

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Contrada Plavignano is a village in the municipality of Castilenti and home to Italy’s most innovative foods and drinks.

Contrada Plavignano Food and Drink Experiences