The Senise pepper is grown in the provinces of Matera and Potenza in Basilicata.
The village of Sinese (PZ), that gives the pepper its name, overlooks the valley of the river Sinni.
The peppers are rick red in color and elongated in form and may be eaten fresh. They are well suited to being dried and turned into powder since they have a low water content. In powdered form, the Senise pepper is often used for making local cheeses and cured meats and for flavoring soups.
The Senise pepper is a specialty of the Basilicata region and has IGP status (Indicazione Geografica Protetta- Protected Geographical Indication) since 1996.
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