Valbrevenna
Valbrevenna (Ligurian: Varbrevenna) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Genoa.
Valbrevenna
Varbrevenna | |
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| Comune di Valbrevenna | |
 Valbrevenna | |
Location of Valbrevenna 
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  Valbrevenna Location of Valbrevenna in Italy  Valbrevenna Valbrevenna (Liguria) | |
| Coordinates: 44°33′N 9°3′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Metropolitan city | Genoa (GE) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michele Brassesco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.67 km2 (13.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 533 m (1,749 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2015)[2] | |
| • Total | 798 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Valbrevennesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 16010 |
| Dialing code | 010 |
| Website | Official website |
Valbrevenna borders the following municipalities: Carrega Ligure, Casella, Crocefieschi, Montoggio, Propata, Savignone, Torriglia, Vobbia.
Valbrevenna is known for its produce, most notably it's pinot noir grape which it exports around the country. It was the winner of the prestigious Vino Italia in 2018 and 2019, and was the front runner in the 2020 prize before the COVID-19 pandemic took over and closed the vineyard to the public.
Other than grapes, the area is known for its rich soil which produces amazing varieties of apples, peaches and cherries.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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