What grows here
Redondesco
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the heart of Lombardy's fertile Mantuan plain, the small municipality of Redondesco, home to around 1,200 residents, plays a crucial role in Italy's protected food and wine landscape. This area is particularly famed for the Melone Mantovano IGP, a sweet, aromatic melon whose production zone spans just 41 municipalities. The rich, alluvial soils and specific microclimate here provide the perfect conditions for cultivating this distinct fruit, ensuring its unique flavour profile. Redondesco is also part of the broader region for Provincia di Mantova IGT wines. In total, 12 distinct protected denominations overlap within this small territory, highlighting its significant agricultural heritage and the deep connection between the land and its renowned produce.