Arola

Arola, a small comune in Piedmont's Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province, holds a unique position at the apex of the Pellino stream valley, a main tributary to Lake Orta. This particular geography provides specific conditions that foster the distinct character of its local products. Of the 13 protected denominations found here, the most locally defined is Toma Piemontese DOP, a cheese originating from a precise zone spanning 886 municipalities. This environment also contributes to other regional treasures like Grappa piemontese IG and Salame Piemonte IGP, each shaped by the unique attributes of this small, elevated valley.