What grows here
Pianello Val Tidone
17 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the western hills of Piacenza, where just over two thousand residents populate the Tidone stream valley, Pianello Val Tidone acts as a vital agricultural hub. This single municipality hosts 17 protected denominations, headlined by the highly localized Val Tidone IGT wine and the classic Gutturnio DOC. The area's specific microclimate and soil profile foster these distinct grape varieties alongside cured meats like Pancetta Piacentina DOP. Currently, 3 verified producers operate directly within the municipality, with 1 open for visits, allowing wine enthusiasts to experience this concentrated pocket of Piacentini viticulture firsthand.
Municipality
Born on this land
IGBrandy italianoDOCColli PiacentiniDOPCoppa PiacentinaIGPCotechino ModenaIGTdell'EmiliaDOPGrana PadanoIGGrappaDOCGutturnioIGPMortadella BolognaDOCOrtrugo dei Colli PiacentiniDOPPancetta PiacentinaDOPProvolone ValpadanaIGPSalame CremonaDOPSalame PiacentinoDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraIGTVal TidoneIGPZampone Modena