What grows here
Alta Valle Intelvi
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In Lombardy's Como province, Alta Valle Intelvi provides fertile ground for a remarkable spectrum of protected food and wine origins. This includes the esteemed Salame Brianza DOP, a cured meat whose distinct character thrives within its precise 286-municipality zone, benefiting from the area's specific microclimate. Such conditions, characteristic of the northern Lombard landscape, also foster cheeses like the creamy Taleggio DOP and the unique Quartirolo Lombardo DOP. Altogether, this territory contributes to an impressive 14 protected denominations, each a testament to Alta Valle Intelvi's deep-rooted connection to its edible identity.
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