ROSSOLA

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Castanea sativa Mill. Sweet chestnut · Fruit crops

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Variety description

10 August 2026

ROSSOLA is a local Italian ecotype common in the Tuscany regions, specifically in the provinces of Pistoia, Lucca, and Massa-Carrara. Genetic studies confirm the status of this cultivar as an independent entity, distinct from other local chestnut varieties.

This cultivar is primarily intended for the production of chestnut flour and is included in blends for creating regional protected products. The fruits of the variety possess specific flavor and aromatic properties that are in demand for culinary processing.

Specialized morphometric data or indicators of resistance to pathogens for ROSSOLA have not been recorded in scientific literature. The cultivar is considered an object of historical agrobiodiversity conservation, adapted to local growing conditions.

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