Marene

Marene’s position in the flat, fertile plains of the Cuneo province in southwest Piedmont shapes its agricultural output. Home to just under 3,400 residents, this small municipality hosts 4 verified local producers dedicated to its culinary heritage. Here, 17 protected denominations overlap, fed by the alluvial soils. Chief among these is the prized Fagiolo Cuneo IGP, a local bean cultivated across a restricted zone of 247 municipalities. The surrounding pastures also yield the milk for renowned regional cheeses like Bra DOP and Raschera DOP, proving that Marene’s lowland geography is a vital engine for Piedmontese gastronomy.