What grows here
Carugate
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Carugate, a municipality within the Metropolitan City of Milan, stands out for its unique administrative history, having maintained its connection to Milan rather than joining the new province of Monza and Brianza in 2004. This distinctive path, rooted in Lombardy's productive plain, underpins a territory contributing to a remarkable 14 protected food and wine denominations. Among these, Carugate plays a role in the creation of renowned cheeses like the Salva Cremasco DOP, a prized raw-milk product, and the Quartirolo Lombardo DOP. Its fertile lands and historical ties to regional centers foster the specific conditions required for these traditional products to thrive, embodying a culinary legacy tied directly to its specific geographical and historical context.