Bresaola della Valtellina
Food · PGI · 77 municipalities
Bresaola della Valtellina IGP represents a highly specialized method of beef curing, legally anchored to Lombardy since its official European recognition in 1996. Unlike generic air-dried meats, this Protected Geographical Indication restricts production exclusively to a designated territory of 77 alpine municipalities, starting alphabetically with Albaredo per San Marco. Today, only 12 verified producers adhere to these geographic boundaries, aging select beef cuts under the oversight of the Consorzio di Tutela Bresaola della Valtellina. This strict confinement ensures that the authentic product maintains a distinctive profile that distinguishes it from other Italian cured meats produced outside this specific alpine pocket.
The producers 12
+ 6 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bresaola della Valtellina produced?
- Bresaola della Valtellina is produced in 77 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Albaredo per San Marco, Albosaggia, Andalo Valtellino, Aprica and more.
- What does IGP mean?
- IGP (PGI — Protected Geographical Indication) certifies that at least one production step happens in the defined geographic area.