What grows here
Tovo di Sant'Agata
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within Lombardy's Sondrio province, the municipality of Tovo di Sant'Agata, situated just east of the provincial capital, thrives as a key point in the Alpine Valtellina valley. This specific high-altitude environment is the birthplace for a remarkable total of 13 protected food and wine denominations. Among the most localized, its territory contributes to the unique conditions required for Mela di Valtellina IGP, spanning a zone of 59 municipalities, alongside the renowned Bresaola della Valtellina IGP and Valtellina Casera DOP, both produced within a zone of 77 municipalities. The distinct climate and traditional practices here are vital for crafting these specific products, embodying the valley's culinary identity.