Salva Cremasco
Food · PDO · 838 municipalities
Unlike neighboring northern Italian cheeses that transitioned to mass industrial scale, Salva Cremasco maintains a stark contrast between its vast theoretical territory and its highly restricted artisan base. Recognised under EU protection since 2007, the cheese's official production zone covers a sweeping 838 municipalities across Lombardy, starting alphabetically with Abbadia Cerreto. Despite this expansive geographical allowance, the actual preservation of this historic dairy style is concentrated among a select group of just 34 verified producers. This scarcity ensures that the cheese remains a highly localized, specialized Lombard product, fiercely guarded by the Consorzio tutela Salva Cremasco.
The producers 34
+ 28 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salva Cremasco produced?
- Salva Cremasco is produced in 838 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Abbadia Cerreto, Abbadia Lariana, Abbiategrasso, Acquafredda 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.