What grows here
Gifflenga
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Gifflenga, a small municipality of 108 inhabitants located in the province of Biella in Piedmont, stands out for its specific agricultural bounty. The distinct local terroir provides ideal conditions for the cultivation of Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese DOP, a specialty rice born within a tightly defined zone encompassing only 28 municipalities. This unique environment supports a total of 13 protected denominations that overlap here, including the prized Toma Piemontese DOP and Salame Piemonte IGP. The specific climatic influences and time-honored practices passed down through generations ensure the singular character of Gifflenga's contributions to Italian gastronomy.