What grows here
San Zenone al Lambro
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
San Zenone al Lambro, located in the fertile plains south of Milan, is a small municipality that punches above its weight in Italy's gastronomic map. This area, historically shaped by agricultural practices feeding the nearby metropolis, offers the ideal terroir for dairy and cured meat production. Here, the unique environmental conditions and centuries-old expertise contribute to no less than 14 protected denominations. Among these are the distinct Salva Cremasco DOP, Quartirolo Lombardo DOP, and the renowned Taleggio DOP cheeses, alongside the aromatic Grappa lombarda IG and the particular Salame d'oca di Mortara IGP, each a testament to the region's specific food heritage.