What grows here
Corteolona e Genzone
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated in Italy's Pavia province within Lombardy, Corteolona e Genzone, home to 2,575 residents, benefits from a unique confluence of geography and tradition that supports a remarkable range of protected products. This small municipality is where 14 prestigious denominations overlap, reflecting a profound agricultural heritage. Crucially, it contributes to the production zone for Coppa di Parma IGP, a cured meat from an area spanning 439 municipalities, and for the distinct Quartirolo Lombardo DOP cheese. The fertile lands of the Po Valley, characteristic of this Lombard corner, provide the essential conditions for these celebrated culinary treasures to thrive, making Corteolona e Genzone a key location on Italy's taste map.