Cascina Fontane

In Castino, on the heights of the Cuneo Langhe, Cascina Fontane safeguards a single denomination, the Nocciola del Piemonte IGP. Cultivation revolves around the Tonda Gentile Trilobata, the variety that has made these hills a benchmark for nuts: a sub-spherical shape, consistent yield, and remarkable ease of shelling, a practical quality that simplifies every step after harvesting. Behind that regular profile lies a varietal adaptation honed over centuries, as suggested by the cultivar's reputation in the local microclimate. The producer works within the boundaries of the protected indication, where the selection of Tonda Gentile remains the cornerstone of the activity. The focus is not on quantity but on fidelity to a precise variety, valued precisely for its shape and shelling yield. Cascina Fontane thus positions itself in a supply chain where the hazelnut is not an accessory ingredient but a product of origin, anchored to a territory and a cultivar that together bear its name, without industrial shortcuts to dilute its character.

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