What grows here
Corte Brugnatella
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Corte Brugnatella, a scattered municipality within Piacenza province, exemplifies the deep-rooted culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna. Its distinct territorial composition, with hamlets dispersed across varied elevations, fosters specific microclimates essential for traditional curing processes. Here, among the 13 protected denominations, the revered Pancetta Piacentina DOP and Coppa Piacentina DOP find their ideal conditions. These pork products, part of a zone spanning 46 municipalities, achieve their unique character from time-honored methods passed down through generations. The Salame Piacentino DOP, covering 330 municipalities, also thrives, reflecting the region's enduring commitment to quality and provenance.