What grows here
Spessa
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Located in Lombardy's southern Pavese, Spessa, with 567 inhabitants, thrives where the Po River's left bank meets the Olona's confluence. This precise geographic nexus creates conditions ideal for a rich tapestry of protected food origins. It's no coincidence that this municipality lies within the specific production zone for Coppa di Parma IGP, a designation spanning 439 municipalities, thriving on local traditions and the river-influenced terroir. Among the 14 protected denominations overlapping here, from Coppa di Parma to Quartirolo Lombardo DOP, each is deeply rooted in Spessa’s unique blend of alluvial soils and microclimate, fostering flavors distinctive to this corner of Italy.