What grows here
Vernante
18 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Vernante’s position on the doorstep of the protected Maritime Alps Natural Park creates a distinct alpine microclimate that defines its agriculture. Within this mountain-influenced territory, 18 protected food and drink origins overlap. High-altitude moisture and pristine soil nurture the Fagiolo Cuneo IGP, a prized local bean cultivated across a selective zone of 247 municipalities. The surrounding mountain pastures also shape the unique profiles of Raschera DOP and Bra DOP cheeses, which mature alongside herbal spirits like Genepì del Piemonte IG. This specific Alpine junction directly fosters the distinct textures and botanical aromas characteristic of Vernante’s harvests.