that the name of the town is found in print. It is mentioned in a charter of Emperor Otto II. It has also been suggested that the name may be derived from the cydonia apple, or the melo cotogno, a variety of quince, both common in this region.
The town's name is documented and mentioned in historical records. It was first recorded in an imperial charter issued by Emperor Otto II.  Furthermore, it has been suggested that the name could be derived from either the cydonia apple or the melo cotogno, a type of quince, which are both common in this region.