What grows here
Giussago
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Giussago, situated in the fertile northern Pavese plain, nestled between the Olona and Naviglio Pavese waterways and bordering metropolitan Milan, provides unique environmental conditions for distinctive food and wine production. This specific geography, historically shaped by its agricultural traditions and proximity to urban markets, contributes to an impressive 14 protected denominations. Among these, the robust Coppa di Parma IGP finds its essential conditions across its zone of 439 municipalities. Similarly, the creamy Quartirolo Lombardo DOP and the distinctive Taleggio DOP cheeses, alongside the celebrated Salame d'oca di Mortara IGP, are born from the local expertise and specific terroir that define this Lombard corner.