Cornigliese
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Country of originItaly
DistributionEmilia–Romagna
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| Country of origin | Italy |
| Distribution | Emilia–Romagna |
| Standard | MIPAAF |
| Use | triple-purpose, milk, meat and wool |
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| Wool colour | white, sometimes spotted |
| Face colour | spotted or mottled |
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The Cornigliese or Corniglio is an Italian breed of domestic sheep from the Apennines of the province of Parma, in Emilia–Romagna in central Italy.[2] It takes its name from the mountain town of Corniglio in that province; it may also be called Borgotarese after the town of Borgo Val di Taro which is about 40 km to the west.[3]: 54 It is raised in the provinces of Bologna, Ferrara, Modena, Parma, Ravenna and Reggio Emilia.[5]: 208
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