Moncenisio

Perched on an Alpine pass separating the Cottian and Graian Alps, Moncenisio's historically contested terrain, once Savoyard, uniquely bridges Italy's Val di Susa and France's Maurienne. This high-altitude borderland has forged a distinctive environment, underpinning 13 protected denominations. Here, the unique alpine flora nurtures the aromatic Genepì del Piemonte IG spirits. The extensive, rich pastures are fundamental for the acclaimed Toma Piemontese DOP cheese and the prized Vitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia IGP cattle. These products embody the specific microclimate and the centuries of pastoral traditions shaped by this strategic, elevated landscape.