What grows here
Pomarance
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the southern hills of the Pisa province, home to just over 5,000 residents, Pomarance fosters a distinct agricultural identity defined by its unique terroir. This municipality hosts 15 protected denominations, led by highly localized specialties. Among these, the rare Montecastelli IGT wine is nurtured across a restricted zone of only 3 municipalities, benefiting from the area's specific microclimate. Sharing this selective landscape is the Pecorino delle Balze Volterrane DOP, a raw-milk sheep's cheese produced within just 5 local boundaries. These specialized flavors reflect a harsh yet rewarding Tuscan terrain far removed from the region's crowded tourist corridors.