What grows here
Bema
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Bema, perched on a rocky spur on the Orobic side of Valtellina, specifically between the Valle di Albaredo and Val Gerola in Sondrio province, is a key location for Lombardy's protected foods. Its unique mountainous climate within the Parco delle Orobie Valtellinesi directly shapes the character of products like Bresaola della Valtellina IGP, a renowned cured beef, and the acclaimed Valtellina Casera DOP cheese. This specific environment offers ideal conditions for the distinct culinary identity found here. The municipality's area is integral to the production zone for 12 protected denominations, including the famous Pizzoccheri della Valtellina IGP and the ancient Bitto DOP, both deeply rooted in this Alpine territory.