Food in and around Cuneo

The Cuneo area, with its fields, orchards and Alpine valleys, is a constant source of new discoveries into history, culture and local food, a fusion of tradition and innovation. The appeal of the area’s numerous parks and nature reserves goes hand in hand with its unique products, which generate wealth, identity and beauty.

The Cuneo area stands out for its approach to agriculture and livestock breeding with a strong focus on organic production, aiming to avoid chemical contamination of the soil, animal feed and as a consequence the food that ends up on our tables. A choice of quality that led to the area hosting the first Slow Food presidia, turning the Cuneo area into an example to follow.

Of all the typical local crops, cereals definitely stand out. Wheat, barley and rye have had a profound impact on the history and culture of these places, as demonstrated by the various museums and cultural centres linked to the history of farming in the area.