What grows here
Paratico
18 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Where the southern waters of Lake Iseo taper off, Paratico marks the precise mathematical midpoint of the Lombardy region. The lake's moderating climate nurtures vines that yield the esteemed Curtefranca DOC, a wine shared with a select group of only 19 municipalities, alongside the renowned Franciacorta DOCG. Paratico overlaps with 18 protected denominations in total. Today, 3 verified local producers craft these wines, and 2 welcome visitors directly to their cellars to taste how this geographic pivot translates into exceptional, site-specific viticulture.
Municipality
Born on this land
IGBrandy italianoIGPCotechino ModenaDOCCurtefrancaDOCGFranciacortaDOPGorgonzolaDOPGrana PadanoIGGrappaIGGrappa lombardaIGPMortadella BolognaDOPProvolone ValpadanaDOPQuartirolo LombardoIGPSalame CremonaIGPSalame d'oca di MortaraDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraDOPSalva CremascoIGTSebinoDOPTaleggioIGPZampone Modena