Castelmagno

In the quiet high-altitude pastures of Castelmagno, a scattered alpine community of just 51 residents in Piedmont’s Cuneo province, a legendary cheese finds its origin. Here, the extreme mountain terroir shapes Castelmagno DOP, a historic cheese produced in a restricted zone of only 3 municipalities. This rugged environment is home to 19 protected denominations in total, including Fagiolo Cuneo IGP. Castelmagno itself hosts 3 verified local producers keeping these flavors alive, with 2 opening their doors for cellar visits. The steep slopes and alpine air define every wheel.