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The Di Nucci Cheese Factory in Agnone has been recognized as a symbol of excellence in Made in Italy agri-food by being included in the prestigious list of the 100 finest cheese producers in the world selected by TasteAtlas. This distinction celebrates a century-long heritage that is profoundly ingrained in the Alto Molise region and the Apennine pastoral culture. The Di Nucci Cheese Factory was founded in 1662 and is one of Europe's oldest cheesemakers still in business. For more than three centuries, the Di Nucci family has conserved and renewed artisanal skills, as seen by classic products such as Agnone stracciata, caciocavallo, and other handcrafted cheeses created entirely from local milk. The Di Nucci are not just a family from Capracotta — the highest municipality in the Apennines — they are a dynasty. Franco and Rosetta, along with their three children, Serena, Antonia, and Francesco, are still writing this Italian story today. The recognitions are many, in Italy and abroad, but one is a source of particular pride: the dairy is an official supplier to the Vatican. The company's recognition by TasteAtlas, a prestigious guide to the world's culinary traditions, is not only a significant milestone for the company, but also a success for the whole area: a symbol of the promotion of a short, sustainable supply chain that is anchored in local communities.
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