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Alghero

17 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.

Alghero, a coastal stronghold on Sardinia's northwestern shores shaped by centuries of Catalan seafaring history, channels its marine winds and limestone soils into 17 protected denominations. Chief among these is the Alghero DOC, a highly localized wine designation shared with just seven other municipalities, alongside the coastal Nurra IGT. This maritime terroir also nurtures the spiky Carciofo Spinoso di Sardegna DOP. Today, 12 verified local producers craft these distinct flavors directly within the municipality, inviting travelers to discover their heritage with 9 of these estates open for cellar-door visits and tastings.

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Born on this land

Producers in town 12