What grows here
Coreglia Antelminelli
16 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the forested highlands of the Lucca province, Coreglia Antelminelli's steep mountain geography shapes its unique culinary output. This rugged, wooded terrain provides the ideal microclimate for Farina di Neccio della Garfagnana DOP, a sweet chestnut flour milled from ancient local groves. Lower down, the sun-exposed slopes yield the delicate olives required for Lucca DOP extra virgin olive oil. In total, 16 protected denominations overlap within this single municipality, demonstrating how Lucca's mountainous terrain and dramatic elevation shifts directly dictate a diverse, highly localized pantry of world-class flavors.
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