What grows here
Villanova Biellese
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Villanova Biellese, a compact municipality of just 169 inhabitants in Italy's Biella province, holds a significant position on the ItalyTasteMap for its robust contribution to protected origins. Despite its modest size, this Piedmontese locale contributes to an impressive 14 denominations. Foremost among these is the Riso di Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese DOP, a distinctive rice cultivated in the low-lying plains where Villanova Biellese lies, benefiting from the specific climate and soil conditions of the Baraggia area. The municipality also falls within the zones for the acclaimed Toma Piemontese DOP cheese and Vitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia IGP beef. With a single verified producer based directly within its borders, Villanova Biellese embodies the concentrated quality of regional Italian specialties.