What grows here
Sesto San Giovanni
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Sesto San Giovanni, a prominent municipality within the metropolitan city of Milan, holds a unique position in Italy's protected food atlas. Though urban, its Lombardy location means it shares the specific terroir and artisanal heritage contributing to distinct regional products. Here, the designation zone encompasses cheeses like Salva Cremasco DOP, renowned for its ancient regional roots, and the fresh Quartirolo Lombardo DOP. The municipality is, in fact, part of the production area for 14 protected denominations, also including the esteemed Taleggio DOP and Grappa lombarda IG. This vibrant locale hosts 2 verified producers, with 1 offering direct visits to discover these authentic regional treasures.