Origin and Diffusion

Of Italian origin with dual attitude, wool and meat. It derives from the half-breed population obtained by crossing breeds merinos Italian (Gentile di Puglia and Sopravissana) with genetic types Merino-European derivatives. Bred in Abruzzo, Basilicata, Umbria and Puglia.

Morphological and Breeding Characteristics

White fleece, a wool-end average. The current selection tends to improve the ability to produce meat, without depressing the qualitative aspect of the wool.