What grows here
Sale San Giovanni
20 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated just nine kilometers east of Ceva in Piedmont's Cuneo province, the tiny enclave of Sale San Giovanni offers an exceptional microclimate for agricultural diversity. Here, 20 protected denominations overlap, showcasing the area's distinct culinary output. The most localized of these is Murazzano DOP, a pecorino cheese crafted within a restricted zone of 50 municipalities. The high altitudes also nurture the grapes destined for Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wines, cultivated across 148 select communes. This specific terroir bridges alpine breezes and maritime influences, shaping the area's celebrated bounty.
Municipality
Born on this land
DOCGAlta LangaDOPBraIGBrandy italianoDOPCrudo di CuneoIGPFagiolo CuneoIGGénépi des AlpesDOPGorgonzolaDOPGrana PadanoIGGrappaIGGrappa di BaroloIGGrappa piemonteseIGPMortadella BolognaDOPMurazzanoDOCPiemonteDOPRascheraIGPSalame CremonaIGPSalame PiemonteDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraDOPToma PiemonteseIGPVitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia