What grows here
Venegono Superiore
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated in Lombardy’s Varese province, Venegono Superiore provides a specific terroir for highly localised flavours. The area’s distinct geographical features and climate are crucial for the Ronchi Varesini IGT wine, a denomination spanning just 94 municipalities and reflecting the immediate local environment. Complementing this, Miele Varesino DOP, a protected honey, draws its unique aromatic profile directly from the specific floral biodiversity of the Varese landscape. In total, 14 protected denominations, including the broader Quartirolo Lombardo DOP cheese, converge here. This concentration underscores Venegono Superiore’s pivotal role in safeguarding specific food and wine traditions tied precisely to its northern Lombard setting.