What grows here
Faedo Valtellino
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Nestled just south of Sondrio in Lombardy, the modest municipality of Faedo Valtellino, home to 504 inhabitants, is a testament to localized gastronomic excellence. This precise location contributes to no less than 14 protected denominations. The particular microclimate and alpine terroir here are fundamental to what thrives, notably shaping the grapes for Alpi Retiche IGT wines, a designation covering 34 municipalities. This distinct environment also fosters the unique characteristics of Mela di Valtellina IGP apples and traditional Bresaola della Valtellina IGP. Such specific conditions, refined over generations, ensure products like Valtellina Casera DOP cheese are intrinsically linked to this very spot.