What grows here
Taceno
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Taceno, a compact municipality of 592 residents within Lombardy's Lecco province, is a micro-point on Italy's food map. Despite its modest size, this northern Italian locale falls within the production area for 15 protected denominations. Foremost among these is Salame Brianza DOP, a distinguished cured meat whose specific terroir extends across 286 municipalities, including Taceno. This geographic inclusion means Taceno's precise environmental nuances, from its terrain to its climate, contribute to the unique characteristics defining this and other regional specialties like Taleggio DOP. The local community, though small, upholds the traditions that allow these specific flavours to thrive.