What grows here
Firenzuola
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched on the Romagna slopes of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines, Firenzuola, the northernmost and most extensive municipality of Florence's metropolitan area, offers a distinct terroir. This highland setting is precisely where the esteemed Marrone del Mugello IGP finds its ideal conditions, a chestnut renowned for its delicate flavour, nurtured within a zone spanning just 14 municipalities. Firenzuola's unique position contributes to an impressive collective of 14 protected food and wine denominations. Beyond its celebrated chestnuts, the municipality also contributes to the renowned Cantuccini Toscani IGP, the rich Cinta Senese DOP, and the characterful Finocchiona IGP, underscoring its pivotal role in the region's diverse culinary identity.