What grows here
Valdisotto
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Valdisotto, a municipality of scattered settlements nestled within Lombardy's Alta Valtellina, offers a unique terroir that shapes its exceptional food traditions. The specific mountain air and microclimates here are crucial for the artisanal curing of Bresaola della Valtellina IGP, a renowned cured beef. This distinct environment also fosters the ingredients for Pizzoccheri della Valtellina IGP, a hearty buckwheat pasta tied directly to local agriculture, and Valtellina Casera DOP cheese, crafted from the milk of alpine pastures. These are among the 12 protected denominations originating in Valdisotto, reflecting its profound connection to its geography, yielding products cherished across 77 municipalities of their respective zones.