What grows here
Borghetto di Vara
5 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Borghetto di Vara, a small Ligurian commune of 931 inhabitants within the province of La Spezia, marks a precise point on ItalyTasteMap. This unique geography is a vital origin for 5 protected denominations. The distinct terrain of the La Spezia province shapes a local landscape especially conducive to viticulture, giving rise to Liguria di Levante IGT wines from a zone spanning 32 municipalities. These same unique conditions support the esteemed Riviera Ligure DOP olive oil across 186 municipalities, and the distinct Olive taggiasche liguri IGP, thriving within a zone covering 234 municipal areas. Indeed, Borghetto di Vara's specific microclimate and soil composition forge these treasured Ligurian products.