What grows here
Santo Stefano al Mare
6 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated on the Ligurian coast in the province of Imperia, Santo Stefano al Mare, a community of 1,981 residents, cultivates a distinct viticultural and olive heritage. This compact territory benefits from unique microclimates and the traditional terraced slopes characteristic of the region. From these very soils, 6 protected denominations are born, including the revered Terrazze dell'Imperiese IGT wines, showcasing grapes meticulously grown on these sun-drenched "terraces." Furthermore, the municipality is central to the production of the esteemed Olive taggiasche liguri IGP, a testament to centuries of specialized olive cultivation shaped by the Ligurian landscape and sea breezes.