What grows here
Oltre il Colle
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Oltre il Colle, located in Lombardy's Bergamo province, owes its culinary distinction to a precise geography. Situated near the Colle di Zambla, a natural divide between the Val del Riso and Val Parina, its distinct alpine environment provides specific conditions essential for traditional cheesemaking. This very locale contributes to the origin of Salva Cremasco DOP, a prized cheese with a designation zone spanning 838 municipalities. Further, the municipality's unique attributes support the broader production areas for Quartirolo Lombardo DOP and Taleggio DOP. In total, 14 protected denominations overlap here, with one verified producer actively preserving this exceptional food heritage within Oltre il Colle.