52. Celleno cherry
History
The cultivation of cherry trees in the Celleno area dates back to the late Middle Ages, as a secondary crop in vineyards and olive groves; testimony to this is the Statute of the Municipality of Celleno of 1457. Immediately after the Second World War, Celleno and the neighbouring villages began to market the product, which was particularly appreciated for its sweetness. Celleno cherries grow in sandy or otherwise not very compact soils that give them unique characteristics and flavour.
Renowned is the festival that takes place on the second Sunday of June, which includes, in addition to the parade of allegorical floats, the 'cherry stone spitting' competition and the 'crostatona', a tart made with cherry jam over 10 metres long.
The product
The Celleno cherry has a more or less intense red colour. The nose is characterised by the fruity notes typical of ripe cherries and vegetal hints. The taste is sweet and acidulous. Medium aromatic persistence.
