What grows here
Cappella Cantone
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated in the central-western lowlands of Lombardy, roughly twenty kilometers northwest of Cremona, the small commune of Cappella Cantone thrives on fertile dairy country. This strategic agricultural pocket nurtures 15 protected denominations in total, showcasing a deep-seated mastery of cheese-making. The local pastures fuel the production of Provolone Valpadana DOP, a cheese defined by its versatile aging potential, alongside the traditional Salva Cremasco DOP, which is deeply rooted in this specific Lombard territory spanning 838 municipalities. These historic grasslands turn simple forage into complex, globally renowned dairy treasures.
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