What grows here
Montodine
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the Lombardy province of Cremona, this community of under 2,400 inhabitants plays a vital role in Northern Italy's dairy legacy. Montodine sits within the official boundary of 15 protected denominations, specializing in cheeses shaped by the low-lying plains. Chief among these is the sharp Provolone Valpadana DOP, a cheese whose production zone spans 726 municipalities. The town's historic pastures also yield Salva Cremasco DOP, a traditional cheese born from the seasonal migration of herds. These flat, fertile lowlands provide the rich forage that fuels the region’s dairy craft.
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