What grows here
Castellazzo Novarese
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within the agricultural expanse of Novara province, Castellazzo Novarese, a Piedmontese municipality home to 330 residents, contributes uniquely to Italy's Protected Designation of Origin map. This specific location is a vital point for 14 protected denominations, notably the Toma Piemontese DOP, a cheese deeply integrated into regional heritage with a production zone covering 886 municipalities. The terroir here, shaped by northern Italian geography, fosters the distinct characteristics that define not only this cheese but also Salame Piemonte IGP and Vitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia IGP. Crucially, a single verified producer operates within Castellazzo Novarese, offering direct visits to experience these local traditions firsthand.