What grows here
Plesio
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
High above Lake Como, the scattered hamlets of Plesio cling to the slopes of Val Menaggio, a rugged mountain corridor where alpine breezes shape a distinct microclimate. This territory in the province of Como hosts 15 protected food and wine denominations. On these steep slopes, terraced vineyards yield the mineral-forward wines of Terre Lariane IGT, a designation restricted to just 180 northern municipalities. Down in the valleys, the cool, circulating air also aids the curing of Salame Brianza DOP, directly connecting Plesio’s steep topography to the complex flavors of its mountain-matured delicacies.
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