What grows here
Varzo
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated in Val Divedro, where the Diveria torrent carves its path, Varzo is a distinct locus for Piedmontese flavors, home to 15 protected denominations. This unique alpine geography, just 13 km from Domodossola, provides specific conditions for distinctive local products. Foremost is Ossolano DOP, a cheese deeply rooted in the valley's history, reflecting centuries of cheesemaking in a zone encompassing only 37 municipalities. The robust, high-altitude environment also shapes the character of Genepì del Piemonte IG, a spirit whose botanicals thrive in this precise terroir. This confluence of specific geography and dedicated craftsmanship defines Varzo's significant role on ItalyTasteMap.