What grows here
Mendatica
8 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within the province of Imperia, Mendatica, a small Ligurian community of 162 inhabitants, offers a distinctive canvas for viticulture and agriculture. This particular corner is renowned for the production of Pornassio DOC, a unique wine born from a designated zone spanning just 13 municipalities, a testament to its specific terroir. Beyond this ruby red treasure, Mendatica contributes to the broader Terrazze dell'Imperiese IGT and Riviera ligure di Ponente DOC wines, products shaped by the steep coastal slopes. Its local conditions also foster the esteemed Riviera Ligure DOP olive oil and the famed Olive taggiasche liguri IGP, reinforcing its deeply rooted agricultural identity.