What grows here
Sillavengo
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Sillavengo, a municipality of just 582 inhabitants in Piedmont's Novara province, plays a specific role in Italy's protected food heritage. This small territory is integral to the unique qualities of 14 protected denominations, directly contributing to products like Toma Piemontese DOP. This cheese, originating in a zone spanning 886 municipalities, thrives here due to the local landscape, which also supports the rearing for Vitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia IGP. Furthermore, the conditions in Sillavengo contribute to the distinct flavour profiles of Salame Piemonte IGP and regional spirits such as Grappa Piemontese IG, underscoring its place within these significant Italian culinary traditions.