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Castagneto Carducci

16 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.

Castagneto Carducci, rising from the maritime hills of Livorno's Tuscan coastline, nurtures a legendary microclimate where sea breezes temper the sun-drenched vineyards. This specific terroir is the exclusive birthplace of the prestigious Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC, a wine denomination restricted entirely within this single municipal boundary. Here, 61 verified producers harness these coastal soils to craft world-class wines, with 23 estate cellars welcoming visitors for tastings. Alongside the prized Bolgheri DOC, the local environment shapes robust reds that capture the maritime essence of this Tyrrhenian territory.

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Born on this land

Producers in town 61