What grows here
Campodolcino
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Campodolcino, in Val San Giacomo, is a municipality where historic settlements converge along the ancient route to the Spluga Pass. This distinct valley-floor geography, characterized by specific microclimates, directly influences its celebrated culinary output. The alpine environment provides ideal conditions for products benefiting from mountain air and pastures. Here, a remarkable 12 protected denominations find their origin, including the distinctive Bresaola della Valtellina IGP, a cured meat perfected by the valley's crisp breezes, and the rich Valtellina Casera DOP cheese, crafted from milk of local herds. These specific environmental factors are precisely why these unique flavours are born here.