What grows here
Oldenico
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Oldenico, a small municipality in Piemonte's Vercelli province, thrives at the edge of the Sesia river's natural wetlands, a landscape crucial for its distinctive agricultural output. This particular environment provides the ideal conditions for crops like the prized Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese DOP. The local terrain, shaped by riverine dynamics, creates unique microclimates and soil compositions that impart specific characteristics to its produce. In fact, Oldenico contributes to no less than 13 protected denominations, including the renowned Toma Piemontese DOP and Salame Piemonte IGP, underscoring its pivotal role in Piedmontese gastronomy.
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