What grows here
Bolzano Novarese
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Bolzano Novarese, a small municipality nestled within Italy's Piedmont region in Novara province, holds a distinctive position on the ItalyTasteMap. This area is a cornerstone for some of Piedmont's most cherished protected food and wine origins. Among the 13 protected denominations that overlap here, a key product is Toma Piemontese DOP, a cheese whose regulated production zone spans just 886 municipalities, making it highly specific to the regional landscape. The locale also contributes to the distinct character of Salame Piemonte IGP and Grappa Piemontese IG, reflecting a deep-rooted culinary heritage shaped by the local geography and historical practices unique to this part of northern Italy.