What grows here
Novate Mezzola
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Novate Mezzola, situated in Lombardy's Sondrio province within the dramatic Valchiavenna, acts as a crucible for Italy's protected food heritage. This specific locale is integral to no less than 13 denominations, testament to its unique environment. Here, the distinct climate shapes products like the Mela di Valtellina IGP, an esteemed apple whose production zone encompasses 59 municipalities. The traditional practices nurtured in this valley also underpin the creation of Bresaola della Valtellina IGP, Pizzoccheri della Valtellina IGP, and Valtellina Casera DOP, each intimately tied to the broader 77-municipality area. Novate Mezzola thus embodies the deep regional link between specific geography and its celebrated culinary outputs.