What grows here
Sparone
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Sparone, nestled within Piedmont's Orco Valley in the Metropolitan City of Turin, stands as a critical point for Italy's protected food and wine origins. This distinct alpine and sub-alpine environment fosters the creation of 13 unique denominations. Among these, the valley's specific flora lends itself to the aromatic Genepì del Piemonte IG, a spirit whose production zone spans 284 municipalities. Similarly, the local pastures are crucial for Toma Piemontese DOP, a revered cheese with a heritage deeply rooted in the broader Piedmontese dairy tradition. These particular local conditions ensure the unparalleled character of Sparone's contributions to the region's gastronomic map.