What grows here
Mestrino
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Mestrino, a municipality positioned just 12 kilometers west of Padova in the Veneto plain, nurtures a remarkable concentration of Italy's protected food and wine heritage. This distinct geographic setting contributes to the character of products like Asiago DOP, a renowned cheese with roots in a zone encompassing 292 municipalities. Overall, Mestrino lies within the production area of 14 protected denominations. Local specialties thriving here include not only Asiago DOP, but also fine Veneto IGT wines and Veneto Valpolicella DOP olive oil. Two verified producers operate within Mestrino's bounds, one of whom welcomes visitors to experience these unique origins firsthand.