Prunetto

Prunetto’s steep, wind-swept pastures rise high in the Cuneo hills, a resilient Piedmontese commune of under 400 residents that rebuilt after the catastrophic 1994 flood. This rugged, high-altitude terrain shapes the unique character of Murazzano DOP, a rare sheep’s milk cheese produced in a restricted zone of just 50 municipalities. The steep elevations also provide the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts necessary for crafting crisp Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wines. Across its territory, Prunetto claims 21 protected denominations, proving how adversity and alpine geography foster some of Italy’s most distinctive gastronomic treasures.