What grows here
Forcola
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Forcola, a scattered municipality west of Sondrio in Lombardy, features distinct hamlets like Sirta and settlements along the Adda river and within the Val Fabiòlo, where ancient alpine practices endure. This diverse topography, shaped by glacial valleys and mountain pastures, provides the ideal conditions for remarkable produce. Here, among 13 protected denominations, the local identity truly shines. From these slopes comes the exquisite Mela di Valtellina IGP and the renowned Valtellina Casera DOP cheese. Currently, 2 verified producers within Forcola contribute to safeguarding these unique expressions of the territory, ensuring their authenticity for an international palate.