What grows here
Scarmagno
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Scarmagno, a compact community of 784 inhabitants positioned within the metropolitan territory of Turin, cultivates a distinct viticultural heritage central to Piedmont's food and wine tapestry. This municipality is vital for Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG, a remarkable white wine sourced from a specific viticultural area encompassing just 36 towns. The local terroir, shaped by glacial activity and a unique microclimate in the Canavese region, provides ideal conditions for the Erbaluce grape, imparting its characteristic freshness and mineral complexity. Scarmagno contributes to a total of 15 protected denominations, including the renowned Toma Piemontese DOP cheese and broader Canavese DOC wines, embodying a focused dedication to its specific agricultural strengths.