What grows here
Casalecchio di Reno
19 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Where the Reno River meets the low foothills just outside Bologna's urban fringe, Casalecchio di Reno serves as a strategic gateway to outstanding viticulture. This unique geographic transition nurtures the steep vineyards of the Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG, a sparkling white wine of exceptional local character. A total of 19 protected denominations overlap in this narrow river-side territory, where 3 registered local producers craft these distinct regional specialties. The clay-limestone soils of these hills capture the ideal microclimate, turning this historic river-crossing outpost into a crucial micro-terroir for Emilia-Romagna's premier wine and food heritage.
Municipality
Born on this land
IGPAgnello del Centro ItaliaIGBrandy italianoIGPCiliegia di VignolaDOCColli BolognesiDOCGColli Bolognesi PignolettoIGPCotechino ModenaIGTdell'EmiliaDOCEmilia-RomagnaIGGrappaIGPMortadella BolognaIGPOlio dei Colli di BolognaDOPPatata di BolognaDOCPignolettoDOCRenoIGPSalame CremonaDOPSalame PiacentinoDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraDOPSquacquerone di RomagnaIGPZampone Modena