What grows here
Budoia
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In Budoia, home to just 2,565 residents in the western reaches of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the stony alpine soils and dramatic temperature swings create a harsh yet rewarding terroir. This unique geology is the birthplace of Friuli Grave DOC wines, a celebrated local designation shared across a zone of 93 municipalities. The harsh winters also perfected the preservation of white turnips fermented in grape marc, known today as Brovada DOP. In total, Budoia's distinctive microclimates and alpine-fringe topography nurture 15 overlapping protected denominations, making this compact municipality a vital source of northern Italian gastronomy.
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