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Especially suited for pizzoccheri, it\u2019s also great with vegetables, meats, soups, and other local specialties.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Its name comes from the traditional preparation method\u2014pestata, or pounding\u2014of garlic, salt, pepper, dwarf yarrow leaves (known locally as girupina), and wild thyme (peverel), all gathered from the Valgrosina. Passed down through generations, each Grosio family has its own variation, sometimes adding wine, brandy, grappa, or juniper berries for an extra touch of personality.<\/p>\n<p>To protect this heritage, Grosio is home to the Confraternita Amici della Pest\u00e8da, a local guild that organizes an annual contest to crown the best family-made blend. 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