Raschera
Food · PDO · 248 municipalities
Recognized with PDO status since 1996, Raschera is a Piedmontese cheese defined by an unusual geographic-to-artisan ratio. While its official production zone spans 248 municipalities across Piemonte, ranging alphabetically from the alpine territory of Acceglio to the hills of Alba, the actual stewardship of this cheese remains exceptionally concentrated. Today, only 20 verified producers actively craft the cheese under the protection of the Consorzio Tutela del Formaggio Raschera DOP. This stark contrast between a vast authorized footprint and an extremely limited circle of producers protects Raschera from industrialization, maintaining its strictly localized character.
The producers 20
+ 14 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raschera produced?
- Raschera is produced in 248 municipalities in Piedmont, Italy: Acceglio, Aisone, Alba, Albaretto della Torre and more.
- What does DOP mean?
- DOP (PDO — Protected Designation of Origin) certifies that every production step happens in the defined zone with official methods.