Frassino

Frassino derives its identity from the resilient ash trees of the Oleaceae family that colonize these northern temperate mountain slopes, shaping a microclimate where alpine agriculture excels. Within this woodland territory, 18 protected denominations are crafted. High-altitude moisture and fertile soils feed the local Fagiolo Cuneo IGP, a legume restricted to a zone of 247 municipalities. This cold environment also guides the maturation of Raschera DOP, a cheese whose complex profile is deeply tied to these high pastures, proving how the valley's botanical namesake directly influences its unique culinary output.