What grows here
Ostiano
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Positioned uniquely on the northern banks of the Oglio River, Ostiano occupies a rare Cremonese enclave, sharing this distinct riverside geography only with its neighbor Volongo. This humid, fertile lowland environment nurtures 15 protected food and drink denominations. Foremost among them is Provolone Valpadana DOP, a stretched-curd cheese defined by a production area spanning 726 municipalities. This landscape also shapes the crumbly character of Salva Cremasco DOP. Fed by river-basin pastures, Ostiano's dairy heritage proves how vital this specific northern outpost is to Lombardy's traditional cheesemaking.
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