Piedmontese cattle originate in the Piedmont valley in the Alpine regions of Northern Italy.  These unique cattle have evolved over the centuries in a pure environment and are, today, a truly efficient animal, genetically designed by nature to produce low-fat, tender beef.

Unlike regular cattle that have a gene that restricts muscle growth, Piedmontese have a gene that allows unrestricted muscle development, which is known as double muscling.  Muscle development in Piedmontese cattle is 14 percent higher than in many other breeds of cattle.  This double muscling allows the production of tenderness in Piedmontese beef.  Piedmontese cattle have consistently proven to be the most tender while being lowest in fat content.