Re

Sharing its name with the historic Latin title for a reigning sovereign, the alpine enclave of Re is defined by a rugged geography where dairy and distilling rule. High in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province, this elevation shapes Ossolano DOP, a cheese produced across a restricted zone of just 37 municipalities. The steep, cold slopes also nurture the mountain herbs required for Genepì del Piemonte IG. Harsh alpine weather, rather than royal decrees, dictates the character of the 15 protected denominations overlapping here, ensuring that these distinct northern flavors remain sovereign.