Gilroy's finest. Family owned since 1956. All garlic is not created equal. In 1956, the Christopher family planted its first crop of garlic in the rich California soil, selecting a seed variety with superb, robust flavor that originated in the Piedmont region of northern Italy near Monte Viso. Today, the Monviso. Variety, named in honor of its heritage, is the only commercially grown heirloom garlic in the United States. Chefs prefer Monviso for its farm-fresh quality, bold nutty flavor, and creamy garlic finish. Garlic has the ability to make a good dish great, but all garlic is not created equal. Christopher Ranch Monviso Heirloom Garlic is simply the most flavorful garlic in the world. 100% Monviso California Heirloom Garlic. We guarantee it. - Don and Bill Christopher. Visit www.christopherranch.com for more info. CA grown. Product of USA.