What grows here
Faloppio
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated just four kilometers from the Swiss border, the dual hamlets of Faloppio catch cool alpine breezes that descend into the province of Como. This specific frontier microclimate shapes the local terroir, nurturing the terraced vineyards of Terre Lariane IGT, a wine denomination spanning 180 municipalities. The same crisp, temperate air aids the curing of Salame Brianza DOP, a prized salumi produced across a zone of 286 municipalities. In total, 15 protected denominations overlap in this northern outpost, where mountain influences craft distinctively refined wines and charcuterie.
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