The cuisine of Molise is often characterised as being slightly rustic but nonetheless it also has a reputation for being rather good.
Fish and seafood Anchovies, squid, crabs, mussels and sea snails are often seen on the menu here
Meat, game and poultry Lamb and goat kid are popular types of meat in Molise. Pork is often used to make sausages etc.
Sausages and ham Soppressata molisana is a very widespread type of sausage made of pork.
Cheese Caciocavallo Silanom made of cows' milkm is probably the most usual type of cheese in Molise.
Sweets Molise has good bakers where you can get a wide range of cakes and biscuits.
Wine and Vineyards Very good wine is not produced in Molise. The most widespread grapes are Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Aglianico, which are in fact more typical for Campania and Basilicata.
The best vineyard of the region is, without a doubt, Masseria di Majo Norante.
