What grows here
Camandona
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Camandona, a scattered municipality of just 318 inhabitants in the Biella province, holds a significant position in Piedmont's culinary geography. Its particular mountainous terrain and dispersed settlements are instrumental for products deeply rooted in the region. Here, the alpine spirit Genepì del Piemonte IG finds its essential herbs, flourishing across a zone encompassing 284 municipalities, with Camandona contributing its unique high-altitude flora. This same environment also nurtures the distinct flavors of Toma Piemontese DOP, a revered cheese with an even broader reach. In total, 13 protected denominations highlight this small community's pivotal contribution to Italy's protected food and wine origins.