Meina

Meina, a municipality in Piedmont's Novara province, sits on the shore of Lake Maggiore at the mouth of the Tiasca stream. This distinct setting, influenced by both its lacustrine and pre-alpine topography, is intrinsic to a territory celebrated for precise gastronomic excellence. Producers here contribute to Toma Piemontese DOP, a cheese whose defined production zone encompasses 886 municipalities, underscoring its deep local roots. This specific terroir also fosters Grappa Piemontese IG and Salame Piemonte IGP. In all, 13 protected denominations overlap within Meina, a testament to the region's unique conditions nurturing these esteemed products.