Balocco

Balocco, a small municipality of just 211 inhabitants in Piedmont's Vercelli province, stands as a quiet custodian of Italy's culinary heritage. Its unique terroir, shaped by the plains of Vercelli, provides the ideal conditions for specific agricultural products. Here, the renowned Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese DOP, a premium rice cultivated across a specific area of 28 municipalities, finds its roots. This particular geography also contributes to the distinct character of products like Toma Piemontese DOP. In total, 14 protected denominations overlap within Balocco's boundaries, testament to its pivotal role in preserving regional flavors.