Ornago

Ornago, a municipality of 5,479 residents in Lombardy's Monza and Brianza province, holds a specific geographic significance for Italian protected foods. Situated within the traditional Brianza region, its local environment is instrumental to the distinctive qualities of Salame Brianza DOP, a cured meat whose production zone spans 286 municipalities. Beyond this primary local focus, Ornago’s territory also contributes to the rich dairy traditions of Lombardy, falling within the protected areas for both Quartirolo Lombardo DOP and Taleggio DOP. In total, 14 protected denominations overlap with Ornago, solidifying its place in the gastronomic fabric of northern Italy.