Peia

In Lombardy's Bergamo province, Peia's position within the Val Gandino, on the left bank of the Serio river and 24 kilometers northeast of Bergamo city, shapes its distinctive contribution to Italy's food heritage. This specific geography fosters the precise environmental factors crucial for crafting 14 protected denominations. Peia notably forms part of the production zone for Salva Cremasco DOP, a square-shaped cheese historically matured in cool, steady natural conditions inherent to such valleys. Furthermore, the municipality's influence extends to Quartirolo Lombardo DOP and the esteemed Taleggio DOP, both deeply rooted in Lombardy’s dairy tradition, alongside the celebrated Grappa lombarda IG, each product embodying the unique characteristics of this alpine valley.