What grows here
Sala Bolognese
18 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Sala Bolognese thrives within the water-rich plains of the 'Terre d’acqua' basin northwest of Bologna, where ancient alluvial deposits shaped a highly fertile terroir. This damp, mineral-rich environment nourishes 18 protected denominations. The local hydrology is perfect for viticulture, producing the vibrant Castelfranco Emilia IGT—a wine restricted to a small zone of just 19 municipalities—alongside the refreshing Reno DOC. In the same sandy soils, farmers cultivate the delicate Asparago verde di Altedo IGP, proving how this reclaimed marshland drives some of Emilia's most specialized agricultural triumphs.
Municipality
Born on this land
IGPAgnello del Centro ItaliaIGPAsparago verde di AltedoIGBrandy italianoIGTCastelfranco EmiliaIGPCotechino ModenaIGTdell'EmiliaDOCEmilia-RomagnaIGGrappaIGPMortadella BolognaIGPOlio dei Colli di BolognaDOPPatata di BolognaIGPPera dell'Emilia RomagnaDOCRenoIGPSalame CremonaDOPSalame PiacentinoDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraDOPSquacquerone di RomagnaIGPZampone Modena