What grows here
Prato Sesia
16 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the Novara province of Piedmont, Prato Sesia climbs the lower slopes where the Sesia River valley meets rocky alpine foothills. This specific terrain shapes 16 protected denominations. Most crucial is Boca DOC, an elegant red wine limited to a tight zone of 5 municipalities, followed by the Colline Novaresi DOC spanning 25 local communes. The area's acidic, volcanic soils yield highly structured Nebbiolo, while alpine breezes help age the regional Toma Piemontese DOP. This geological collision of river sediments and ancient volcanic rock creates a highly localized viticultural haven.
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