The Consortium for the Protection of Valcalepio, founded in 1977 by 22 members, today has 86 members and includes more or less 98% of the Valcalepio producers. The Consortium is non– profit and was established to protect, enhance and defend the production and trade of the wines of the Controlled Designation of Origin Valcalepio.
The production area of Valcalepio is located in the province of Bergamo, and is included in the hilly area that stretches from Lake Como to Lake Iseo.
The ampelographical range of Bergamo is definitely vast and varied. The most important varieties are:
