What grows here
Aquila d'Arroscia
8 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Aquila d'Arroscia, a compact municipality within Liguria's Imperia province, embodies a viticultural tradition shaped by its unique geography. It is one of just 13 municipalities where the acclaimed Pornassio DOC red wines truly flourish, finding ideal conditions in this specialized corner. The arduous, terraced cultivation on these sun-drenched slopes, characteristic of the Arroscia Valley, creates a microclimate perfectly suited for robust vines. This specific terroir also contributes to the exceptional quality of olives for the Olive taggiasche liguri IGP, celebrated for their delicate fruitiness, cementing this small Ligurian community as a fount of precise, authentic flavors.