What grows here
Scalenghe
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated within Piedmont's Metropolitan City of Turin, Scalenghe's distinct environment nurtures specific agricultural traditions. This geographic setting, shaped by a unique microclimate and the confluence of Alpine influence and fertile plains, provides the conditions essential for its significant contributions to Italian food origins. The municipality is part of the production zone for 13 protected denominations, notably including Crudo di Cuneo DOP, a cured ham whose authenticity is rooted in regional methods refined across 418 municipalities. Additionally, the same terroir supports the artisanal creation of Toma Piemontese DOP. These deeply regional connections ensure that Scalenghe's products carry an unmistakable mark of their unique place of origin.