What grows here
San Genesio ed Uniti
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
North of Pavia, where the Olona river and Roggia Vernavola stream delineate the Pastro valley, San Genesio ed Uniti offers a unique terroir for Italy's protected foods. This specific hydrological environment creates conditions ideal for the maturation of distinctive regional products. Indeed, no less than 14 protected denominations overlap here. Among them, the famed Coppa di Parma IGP, originating from a zone covering 439 municipalities, finds its roots, alongside the creamy Taleggio DOP and the distinctive Salame d'oca di Mortara IGP. The locale's particular climate and proximity to ancient watercourses have historically fostered an ideal microclimate for charcuterie and cheesemaking traditions that continue to thrive.