Piazza al Serchio

In the upper valley of the Serchio River, within the mountainous Lucca province, Piazza al Serchio leverages its alpine-influenced microclimate to nurture ancient agricultural treasures. Here, 10 verified producers safeguard a heritage spanning 15 protected denominations. Most celebrated are the ancestral grains and chestnut flours native to these slopes, specifically Farro della Garfagnana IGP, cultivated across a strict zone of 15 municipalities, and the sweet Farina di Neccio della Garfagnana DOP. The valley's damp, cool air naturally cures these crops, creating unique flavor profiles that cannot be replicated outside this high-altitude Tuscan pocket.