Colfiorito Red Potatoes PGI

The cultivation of the ‘Patata Rossa di Colfiorito’ (Colfiorito Red Potatoes) is permitted at an altitude of 470 m or more above sea level and falls within the mountainous area of the Umbro-Marchigiano Apennines. Harvesting takes place from 1 August until the end of November. The name ‘Patata Rossa di Colfiorito’ designates the oval, elongated tubers of the Solanum tuberosum species (Solanum tuberosum L.) with a characteristic red skin and compact, light-yellow flesh. Very versatile in the kitchen, the Colfiorto red potato is suitable for every type of preparation. It is used to make excellent gnocchi, very popular in local gastronomy, and the famous sweet red potato doughnuts.