What grows here
Irma
16 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
High in the mountain valleys of upper Val Trompia, the tiny Lombard commune of Irma—Brescia's second least populated alpine settlement—provides the steep, herb-rich pastures essential for traditional dairy craft. This rugged mountain environment directly shapes Nostrano Valtrompia DOP, a prestigious hard cheese produced in a highly restricted zone of just 19 municipalities. The unique forage available in these quiet heights defines this local treasure, which spearheads a total of 16 protected denominations overlapping within Irma's borders, alongside other regional staples like Provolone Valpadana DOP and Taleggio DOP.
Municipality
Born on this land
IGBrandy italianoIGPCotechino ModenaDOPGorgonzolaDOPGrana PadanoIGGrappaIGGrappa lombardaIGPMortadella BolognaDOPNostrano ValtrompiaDOPProvolone ValpadanaDOPQuartirolo LombardoIGPSalame CremonaIGPSalame d'oca di MortaraDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraDOPSalva CremascoDOPTaleggioIGPZampone Modena