Bellino

Perched high in the Varaita Valley close to the alpine peaks, the tiny Piedmontese enclave of Bellino hosts 18 protected food and wine denominations. This soaring, rugged environment shapes the local agriculture, fostering the cultivation of the distinct Fagiolo Cuneo IGP, a legume that thrives under the dramatic temperature shifts of these mountain slopes. Down in the valley pastures, the alpine flora imparts rich, herbal complexities to dairy specialties like Raschera DOP. The interaction of high-altitude geography and ancient farming practices ensures that this secluded community produces intense, characterful flavors recognized across the region.