Boretto

Defined by its historical reliance on the mighty Po River—giving rise to its local moniker Boretto Po—this riverside municipality leverages fertile, alluvial soils to cultivate some of Emilia's finest agricultural treasures. Here, where the river's ancient floods deposited sandy earth, the sweet Anguria Reggiana IGP watermelon thrives within a restricted zone of just 20 municipalities. This specific terroir also fuels the sparkling Lambrusco varieties of the Reggiano DOC. In total, Boretto is integrated into 16 protected denominations, proof that this small riverfront community plays a giant role in Italy's gastronomic legacy.