Aree protette del Po Piemontese

Definition
Moncalieri Cauliflower is one of the many horticultural varieties belonging to the species Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, herbaceous plant belonging to Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family. It has a stalk with more or less large lateral leaves: the upper leaves envelop the bud. From the bud, the floral peduncles develop and form the "head", or inflorescence. The latter can have different colors: from white to green to violaceous, and represents the edible part, together with the more tender enveloping leaves.

• Production Area: The production area mainly includes the Municipalities of Moncalieri, Santena, Nichelino, and Trofarello.
  
  
• Legislative Protection: Moncalieri Cauliflower is classified among the "Traditional Agri-foodstuffs of Regione Piemonte", according to art. 8 of the Legislative Decree 30th April 1998, n. 173 and the Annex to the Decisions of the Regional Council 15th April 2002 n. 46-5823.