Rimella

Within the high-altitude reaches of Piedmont's Vercelli province, the small municipality of Rimella, home to merely 139 residents, stands as a distinctive locale. Its alpine environment and specific local traditions provide the crucible for no fewer than 13 protected denominations. Foremost among these is Genepì del Piemonte IG, a revered alpine spirit that draws its unique aromatic profile directly from the native wormwood flourishing in these very highlands. Complementing this local treasure, the region also contributes to the celebrated Toma Piemontese DOP, a cheese whose character is inextricably linked to the pastoral heritage of this mountainous terrain. Wider regional specialities such as Grappa piemontese IG also trace part of their origin back to Rimella.