What grows here
Villarboit
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Villarboit, situated within the Vercelli province of Piedmont, finds its character rooted in a landscape partly embraced by the Natural Park of the Lame del Sesia. This singular environment, shaped by the ancient meanders of the Sesia river, provides the precise hydrological and soil conditions essential for the cultivation of Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese DOP. This celebrated rice is just one of 14 protected denominations whose production zone overlaps Villarboit. The Riso di Baraggia, specifically, originates from a tightly defined area of only 28 municipalities, highlighting its intense local connection. Furthermore, this terroir also contributes to the broader geographical area recognized for Toma Piemontese DOP, underscoring Villarboit's role in a wider palette of regional excellences.