The story of Piedmontese apple growing dates back to the Middle Ages, when the monastic orders cultivated and improved the varieties that had survived the barbarian invasions. In the 18th century, the peasants who crossed the Alps in search of work brought new grafts and cultivation techniques from France. By the early 20th century, Piedmont was home to thousands of varieties, but then industrial agriculture made a cruel selection. The market preferred foreign apples, bigger, prettier and less delicate, and the traditional varieties only survived in marginal areas like the valleys at the base of the Alps.
The most popular apple types in Piedmont are: Braeburn, Fuji and Red Delicious.
Each variety is harvested at a different time; this can range from the 20th of September to the 10th of November.
Ancient apple varieties in Piedmont: https://luoghi.italianbotanicalheritage.com/en/ancient-apple-varieties-of-piedmont/
The most popular apple types in Piedmont are: Braeburn, Fuji and Red Delicious.
Each variety is harvested at a different time; this can range from the 20th of September to the 10th of November.
Ancient apple varieties in Piedmont: https://luoghi.italianbotanicalheritage.com/en/ancient-apple-varieties-of-piedmont/
apple season in Piedmont
https://piedmontgrocery.com/apple-season/
https://piedmontgrocery.com/apple-season/
Sagra della mela di Sozzago
https://www.italia-italy.org/evt21543-eventi-sozzago/sagra-mela-sozzago
https://www.italia-italy.org/evt21543-eventi-sozzago/sagra-mela-sozzago