What grows here
Guazzora
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Guazzora, a compact municipality of 284 residents within Alessandria's Tortonese area in Piedmont, serves as a vital point for specific Italian culinary heritage. Its geographic setting helps define why Vitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia IGP, a denomination spanning 1039 municipalities, thrives here. The unique local conditions, characteristic of the wider Piedmontese landscape, also support production for Salame Piemonte IGP. In total, 11 distinct protected denominations converge on this territory, each drawing from the region's historical agricultural practices and specific environmental factors. This small corner of Piedmont contributes significantly to Italy's protected food and wine atlas.