What grows here
Merana
18 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
On the southern edge of Piedmont's Alessandria province, the tiny community of Merana, home to only 174 residents, offers a unique microclimate where steep pasturelands meet maritime breezes. This distinct ecology shapes Robiola di Roccaverano DOP, an artisanal cheese produced across a strict zone of just 19 municipalities. The steep slopes also nurture the vines of Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC. Despite its small scale, Merana boasts 1 verified local producer, which is open for visits, allowing travelers to experience firsthand the intense flavors born from this highly localized, rugged borderland.
Municipality
Born on this land
DOCGAlta LangaDOCBarbera del MonferratoDOCGBarbera del Monferrato SuperioreIGBrandy italianoDOCCortese dell'Alto MonferratoIGGénépi des AlpesDOPGrana PadanoIGGrappaIGGrappa di BaroloIGGrappa piemonteseDOCMonferratoIGPMortadella BolognaDOCPiemonteDOPRobiola di RoccaveranoIGPSalame CremonaIGPSalame PiemonteDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraIGPVitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia