What grows here
Castel d'Aiano
16 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched high in the rugged Bolognese Apennines, Castel d'Aiano utilizes its unique mountain elevation and sharp temperature swings to cultivate specialized agricultural products. This specific upland climate is ideal for nurturing the Ciliegia di Vignola IGP, a sweet cherry cultivated across a restricted zone of just 24 municipalities. Two local producers actively operate in this territory, transforming the mountain’s natural resources into recognized delicacies. In total, the municipality overlaps with 16 protected food and wine denominations, showing how these steep slopes foster diverse agriculture.
Municipality
Born on this land
IGPAgnello del Centro ItaliaIGPAmarene Brusche di ModenaIGBrandy italianoIGPCiliegia di VignolaIGPCotechino ModenaIGTdell'EmiliaIGGrappaIGPMortadella BolognaIGPOlio dei Colli di BolognaDOPPatata di BolognaDOPProsciutto di ModenaIGPSalame CremonaDOPSalame PiacentinoDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraDOPSquacquerone di RomagnaIGPZampone Modena