What grows here
Monastero di Lanzo
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated within the quiet Lanzo Valleys of Piedmont, Monastero di Lanzo serves as a crucial point for several distinctive Italian products. This alpine setting, with its specific flora, fosters the unique botanicals required for Genepì del Piemonte IG, a revered spirit whose production zone encompasses 284 municipalities. Equally characteristic of this mountainous terrain is Toma Piemontese DOP, a renowned cheese born from the region's local pastures, originating within a zone spanning 886 municipalities. The specific microclimate and traditional agricultural practices rooted in this area contribute to a remarkable 13 protected food and wine denominations that claim Monastero di Lanzo as part of their authentic origin.