What grows here
Castelletto Cervo
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Castelletto Cervo, a small municipality within the Biella province of Piedmont, is a pivotal home for agricultural excellence, deeply influenced by its unique geography. Here, the distinct terroir of the Cervo river basin helps define the character of its flagship product: Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese DOP. This protected rice benefits from specific soil and climatic conditions that are found in only 28 municipalities. Beyond rice, the area's pastures and dairies contribute to celebrated cheeses like Toma Piemontese DOP. In total, Castelletto Cervo falls within the production zone of 13 protected denominations, reflecting a rich and diverse culinary heritage rooted firmly in this specific corner of northern Italy.