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Cerignola (Italian pronunciation:[tʃeriɲˈɲɔːla];Cerignolano:Ceregnòule[tʃərəɲˈɲɔwlə]ⓘ) is a town andcomune ofApulia,Italy, in theprovince of Foggia, 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast from the town ofFoggia. It has the third-largest land area of anycomune in Italy, at 593.71 square kilometres (229.23 sq mi), afterRome andRavenna and it has the largest land area of anycomune in Italy among those that are not the provincial capital. In 2017, it had a population of 58,534.[2]
In 17th century the fief passed to the Pignatelli family. Cerignola was rebuilt after a great earthquake in 1731.[4] In the 19th century, after thereclamation of its territory, it has been home to a considerable agricultural production.
TheItalian wine DOC of Rosso di Cerignola is designated for red wine production only. Grapes are limited to aharvest yield of 14 tonnes/ha with the finished wine required to have at least 12% alcohol. The wine is a blend of at least 55%Uva di Troia, 15-30%Negroamaro, and up to 15% of an assortment ofSangiovese,Barbera,Montepulciano,Malbec andTrebbiano. If the wine is labeled asRiserva then the wine must have been aged at least two years inoak barrels/wood with a minimum alcohol level of 13%.[6]
Cerignola has a station,Cerignola Campagna, on thePescara-Bari main railroad (Adriatic railway), served by regional trains. From 1891 to 1956, it was the terminus of a short line to the city centre (Cerignola Città station).[7]
It has also an exit ("Cerignola Est") on theA14 motorwayBologna-Taranto, and one ("Cerignola Ovest") on theA16 motorwayNaples-Canosa. Provincial roads connect it to the main centre in the region as well.
Public bus service in the town is provided by STUC company.
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