What grows here
Forgaria nel Friuli
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Forgaria nel Friuli's landscape, ascending from its municipal center at 270 meters to the high pastures of malga ricovero casera at 1200 meters, sculpts a singular terroir. This remarkable altitude variation and specific climate provide the perfect conditions for a rich spectrum of regional specialties. The municipality contributes to the production of 13 protected denominations, most notably Brovada DOP, a unique fermented turnip dish intrinsic to Friulian tables. Beyond this, its diverse elevations foster grapes for the celebrated Venezia Giulia IGT wines and provide the raw materials for distinctive spirits such as Grappa friulana IG, cementing Forgaria's role in Italy's gastronomic map.