What grows here
Alessandria del Carretto
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched at 1000 meters above sea level within the rugged Pollino National Park, Alessandria del Carretto cultivates a distinct terroir. This unique high-altitude setting, with its specific microclimate, shapes the character of its prized agricultural output. It is here that grapes for Terre di Cosenza DOC wines develop their singular profile, a denomination shared across 150 municipalities. Overall, the locality contributes to 12 protected origins, among them the vibrant Clementine di Calabria IGP and the aromatic Liquirizia di Calabria DOP. This elevated environment is crucial to the definitive qualities of these Calabrian specialties.
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