Valgreghentino

In the pre-Alpine hills of Lombardy’s Lecco province, the small commune of Valgreghentino, home to some 3,300 residents, benefits from a unique lakeside microclimate. This territory hosts 16 protected denominations, starting with the highly localized Terre Lariane IGT. Here, steep terraced vineyards yield crisp, mineral wines that reflect the stony soils. These hills also provide the ideal humidity for curing Salame Brianza DOP, another prized local specialty. Valgreghentino’s specific intersection of alpine breezes and southern lake winds creates an ideal environment for these distinct food and wine profiles to develop.