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Melizzano is a rural village nestled in the green Caudina Valley, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and neatly cultivated fields that shape the landscape with quiet beauty. Its name, possibly derived from the Latin mel (honey), already speaks of sweetness and the generosity of this land. The village has a simple and deep soul, deeply tied to the earth and its fruits.
Here, Falanghina and Aglianico are cultivated with care, and local wineries welcome guests with genuine smiles and authentic tastings. Melizzano is also known for its warm hospitality, felt in its calm streets, among small churches and ancient stone doorways. The "Maggio Melizzanese" is the liveliest time of the year: a month of festivals, music, and traditions that brings the whole community together. The cuisine is full of heart: legume soups, handmade pasta, seasonal vegetables, fragrant extra virgin olive oil, and rustic desserts. Melizzano is perfect for those seeking everyday beauty—quiet and authentic, made of simple gestures, nature, and smiles that linger long after you leave.
Curiosities
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Centuries-old olive trees? In Melizzano, they talk! Some trees are over 500 years old and carry stories of old peasant life.
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A museum… in the wineries! Local vineyards often display old tools and rural items like small memory museums.
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Here, wine is king: Falanghina and Aglianico are produced widely, and harvest time involves the whole community.
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A festival for every season: From “Maggio Melizzanese” to autumn food fairs, each time of year has its celebration.
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The name Melizzano recalls honey: Some say it comes from the Latin “mel,” a nod to the land’s natural sweetness.
Comune di Melizzano
Via Traversa del Sannio 17 - 82030 Melizzano
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