What grows here
Castellarano
16 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Castellarano, a Reggio Emilia municipality of over 15,000 residents, translates its hilly geography into 16 protected denominations. Two verified producers actively craft these heritage flavors, most notably the Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa DOC, a wine restricted to just 15 local municipalities. The town's specific Apennine fringe terroir also defines the Reggiano DOC. These hills provide the precise thermal excursions and clay-limestone soils necessary to develop the aromatic complexity of Spergola and Lambrusco grapes, making this territory indispensable for authentic Emilian viticulture.
Municipality
Born on this land
IGPAceto Balsamico di ModenaDOPAceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio EmiliaIGBrandy italianoDOCColli di Scandiano e di CanossaIGPCoppa di ParmaIGPCotechino ModenaIGTdell'EmiliaIGPErbazzone ReggianoIGGrappaIGPMortadella BolognaDOPParmigiano ReggianoDOCReggianoIGPSalame CremonaDOPSalame PiacentinoDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraIGPZampone Modena