What grows here
San Leonardo
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
San Leonardo, a scattered municipality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia where the administrative seat is found not in the primary village but in Merso di Sopra, offers a unique terroir. This fragmented landscape fosters an impressive array of origin-protected products. Most notably, it is a key area for Brovada DOP, a unique turnip-based delicacy steeped in local tradition whose zone spans 209 municipalities. The broader regional influence also ensures the presence of spirits like Grappa friulana IG and the diverse wines under Venezia Giulia IGT. In total, San Leonardo contributes to 13 distinct protected denominations, underscoring its significant role in Italy's specialized food and wine atlas.