Pietragalla

PZ · Basilicata

Pietragalla is a village in Basilicata with 3,992 residents in the province of Potenza, which is 23km away. The name probably derives from «Pietra Gialla» (yellow stone), in reference to the yellow tuff used to construct the local houses. It is mainly known for its palmenti, cellar-caves dug in the rock and still used today to preserve wine.