Bagnasco

Located in the rugged, alpine-shadowed valleys of Piedmont’s Cuneo province, this small settlement of fewer than a thousand residents provides an ideal microclimate for specialized agriculture. Here, alpine winds and well-drained soils nurture 18 distinct protected denominations. Leading these local treasures is the Fagiolo Cuneo IGP, a prized bean cultivated across a select zone of 247 municipalities. This unique mountain terroir also shapes the savory Raschera DOP, a cheese historically aged in damp stone cellars nearby. Each product reflects the clean waters and steep slopes surrounding this quiet Cuneo enclave.