What grows here
Carrega Ligure
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Carrega Ligure, a small Alpine community in the Alessandria province of Piedmont, defies its modest population of 76 inhabitants by nurturing a distinctive terroir. This high-altitude landscape, historically a Ligurian outpost within Piedmont, provides the unique conditions for exceptional viticulture. Among its 14 protected denominations, the most prominent is Colli Tortonesi DOC, a wine zone spanning just 46 municipalities. Here, indigenous varietals thrive, benefiting from specific microclimates and ancient soils. The rugged terrain ensures that what flourishes in Carrega Ligure is an authentic expression of this precise corner of Italy, contributing significant character to the region's esteemed culinary map.