Cannellino Bean dop

Description

The “Bean Cannellino di Atina” PDO, considered a symbol of the culture and tradition of the territories of the production area, designates the product obtained from the cultivation of the Phaseulus vulgaris L plant, the local “Cannellino di Atina” ecotype.

Its organoleptic characteristics are surprising: the epicarp is tender and deliquescent on the palate after cooking. These qualities are due to the specificity of the ecotype, but above all to the soil, defined as “focaleto”, located along the banks of the Melfa river, the Mollarino stream and their tributaries, of alluvial origin and rich in manganese, very percolating and dark in color. on which the bean is grown.

With its opaque white color and delicate taste, it is the only bean so tender that it does not need to be soaked before cooking.

In ancient times it was given to friends and relatives as a precious gift.

The evidence of the importance of this product dates back to 1800. Already in 1811 Demarco defines the “Cannellino Bean of Atina” of excellent quality and Cirelli in the “The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies” (Vol.III 1855/60) provides very significant statistical data on its production (in 1853 it was equal to “2500 tomoli per year”).
The production area consists of some municipalities in the province of Frosinone:
– Municipality of Atina: fraction of Settignano, Oboca, Sacco, Sabina, S. Marciano and Case di Melfa;
– Municipality of Villa Latina: fraction of Saccoccia;
– Municipality of Picinisco: fraction of Di Vito and Immoglie;
– Municipality of Casalvieri: fraction of Guagno, Casal Delle Mole and Plauto;
– Municipality of Casalattico: fraction of S. Nazzario and S. Gennaro;
– Municipality of Gallinaro: fraction of Rosanisco.
The sowing, carried out by hand or with the seeder, is carried out from June 15th to July 15th of each year.
The seed investment is 70-90 kg / ha; and no type of fertilization is allowed. The supply of nutritional elements is only the residual one of the possible crop precession with autumn-winter grasses.

The terrain

Fagiolo di Atina PDO grows on a dark-colored soil rich in manganese.

Features

The Cannellino Bean of Atina is part of the Phaseulus vulgaris L. family and has the following characteristics:

• shape: slightly elliptical and flattened;

• size: length from 0.9 cm to 1.4 cm and width from 0.5 cm to 0.6 cm;

• color: opaque white;

• thin “peel”: no soaking required;

Cultivation and harvest

Here are the steps to remember:

• Sowing is done by hand or with the seeder from June 15th to July 15th of each year.

• Irrigation is carried out every 6-10 days, using the waters of the Melfa river, the Mollarino stream and their tributaries with the flow, rain or drop method.

• Harvesting takes place in the period between 10 September and 30 October. Once harvested, the plants are left to dry (in covered or uncovered environments) for a maximum period of 45 days from harvest. They are then subjected to threshing.

• A manual or mechanical selection of the beans follows to eliminate impurities and other types of beans.

To grow the Atina Bean it needs rather high day temperatures and relatively low night temperatures.

Seasonality

The harvest takes place in the period between 10 September and 30 October.

We recognize the Bean of Atina PDO: the symbol

The logo of the Cannellino di Atina bean consists of two concentric circles: the inner one is on an orange background and contains a havana colored cannellino bean from Atina surrounded by a green garland embellished with a red ribbon.
Above the bean there is a crown and the word D.O.P.
Between the outer and inner circle there is the bold writing “Cannellino bean from Atina”, while in the upper part there are three yellow stars on a blue background and the Italian tricolor.