What grows here
Aprica
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Aprica, perched astride its namesake pass, forms the most accessible historical gateway between the Val Camonica and the Valtellina, nestled amidst the Orobie and Southern Rhaetian Alps. This unique alpine saddle, a natural crossroads, profoundly shapes the local gastronomy. Here, the distinct climate and terrain are vital to the character of products like Bresaola della Valtellina IGP, a cured beef unique to the region. The municipality also falls within the production zones for two other celebrated Valtellinese specialties, Pizzoccheri della Valtellina IGP and Valtellina Casera DOP. In total, Aprica’s alpine setting contributes to an impressive 12 protected food and wine denominations.