What grows here
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
As the historic primary hub of the mountainous Garfagnana basin in Lucca, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana leverages its damp valley microclimate to nurture ancient crops. This town anchors 15 protected denominations, including the prized Farro della Garfagnana IGP, an ancient spelt cultivated across a tight 15-municipality zone, and Farina di Neccio della Garfagnana DOP, a sweet chestnut flour gathered from surrounding slopes. Today, 3 verified producers operate directly within the municipal boundaries, safeguarding these specific alpine-influenced agricultural legacies from the valley floor.
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