Vulture (region) explained

The Vulture
Native Name:Il Vulture
Native Name Lang:it
Other Name:Vulture–Melfese
Vulture–Alto Bradano
Pushpin Map:Italy Basilicata
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the Vulture in Basilicata
Coordinates:40.95°N 15.7°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Italy
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Basilicata
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Potenza
Subdivision Type3:Comuni
Subdivision Name3:Atella, Barile, Ginestra, Melfi, Rapolla, Ripacandida, Rionero in Vulture, Maschito, Venosa, Ruvo del Monte, Rapone, San Fele
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Demonym:vulturini

The Vulture (Italian: '''Il Vulture'''|italic=no, pronounced as /it/), also known as the Vulture-Melfese or Vulture-Alto Bradano is a geographical and historical region in the northern part of the province of Potenza, in the Basilicata region of Italy.

Geography

The area consists of the comuni of Atella, Barile, Ginestra, Melfi, Rapolla, Ripacandida, Rionero in Vulture, Maschito, Venosa, Ruvo del Monte, Rapone, and San Fele. The area takes its name from the extinct volcano Monte Vulture (1326 m). Sights include the two lakes of Monticchio within the crater of the volcano, and the castles of Frederick II of Hohenstaufen at Castel Lagopesole and Melfi.

Produce

The fertile volcanic soil of the Vulture is suitable for the cultivation of grapes and olives. The DOC wine Aglianico del Vulture is produced in the region, as are Aglianico dolce, a dessert wine, Aglianico di Filiano, Malvasia del Vulture and Moscato del Vulture. The area of Monte Vulture has numerous springs, and several brands of mineral water are bottled there.

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