What grows here
Cesana Torinese
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched in the high Piedmontese Alps, the municipality of Cesana Torinese, within Turin's metropolitan region, is a distinctive site for Italy's protected flavours. This elevated alpine setting provides the precise natural conditions for unique regional specialities. Among the 13 protected denominations found here, Cesana Torinese plays a pivotal role in the production of Genepì del Piemonte IG, an aromatic spirit distilled from local herbs thriving in these altitudes, its production zone spanning 284 municipalities. The specific terrain and climate also foster the rich pastures essential for the character of Toma Piemontese DOP. This convergence of geography and heritage defines the deep authenticity of products born only here.