What grows here
Madonna del Sasso
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
On the western shore of Lake Orta, Madonna del Sasso, a small commune named for its 18th-century sanctuary, offers a distinct palate of flavors. Here, the unique microclimate, shaped by the lake and surrounding Alpine foothills, fosters the creation of exceptional protected foods and spirits. Among the 13 denominations rooted in this territory, the most emblematic is Toma Piemontese DOP, a cheese whose production zone spans 886 municipalities. Local specialties like Grappa Piemontese IG and Salame Piemonte IGP also thrive in this environment, reflecting a deep connection between the land and its prized culinary heritage.
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