What grows here
Masi Torello
18 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the quiet Ferrarese lowlands, the tiny community of Masi Torello—home to just over 2,200 residents—nurtures some of Emilia-Romagna's most specialized agricultural treasures. This micro-territory is one of only 5 municipalities authorized to grow the pungent, sweetish Aglio di Voghiera DOP, a white garlic that thrives in these clay-rich alluvial soils. Across the municipality, 18 distinct protected denominations overlap, including the chocolate-covered Pampapato di Ferrara IGP and the twisted Coppia Ferrarese IGP. The humid delta climate and ancient agricultural heritage shape these highly localized delicacies, making this small enclave a concentrated hotspot of certified Italian gastronomy.