What grows here
Villa Cortese
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Nestled within the Metropolitan City of Milan, a municipality home to 6,331 inhabitants, Villa Cortese stands as a testament to Lombardy's agricultural legacy. Its strategic location on the expansive Lombard plain, historically fertile and rich for pasturage, provides the perfect conditions for renowned regional specialties. This precise geographical context explains why Villa Cortese is a designated production zone for 14 protected denominations. Foremost among these are the iconic Salva Cremasco DOP and Quartirolo Lombardo DOP cheeses, whose distinct profiles are intrinsically linked to the local dairy traditions nurtured in this specific northern Italian setting.
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