San Lorenzo Nuovo

With just over 2,000 residents in northern Viterbo, San Lorenzo Nuovo thrives on fertile volcanic soils near Lake Bolsena. This distinct terroir nurtures the rare Aleatico di Gradoli DOC, a sweet red wine produced in a restricted zone of just 4 municipalities. The same mineral-rich earth feeds the prized Patata dell'Alto Viterbese IGP, a potato cultivated across only 9 local territories. Out of 17 protected denominations overlapping this small municipality, these highly localized specialties showcase how volcanic hillsides and lakeside microclimates combine to yield products of exceptional, place-specific character.