Pianello del Lario

Perched on the western shores of Lake Como—the ancient Lario—this small lakeside community of just over a thousand residents benefits from a temperate, water-influenced microclimate. Here, rising lake breezes soften the harsh Alpine drafts, creating optimal growing conditions for the steep, terraced vineyards of Terre Lariane IGT, a distinct wine denomination encompassing 180 municipalities. This mild lake air also helps regulate the curing process of Salame Brianza DOP, helping to define this specific geographic pocket which boasts a total of 15 overlapping protected food and wine denominations.