What grows here
Falconara Albanese
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Falconara Albanese, home to 1,506 residents, occupies a distinct perch 602 meters high on the slopes of Calabria's Catena Costiera. This elevated setting, with its specific microclimate, fosters conditions ideal for specialized agriculture. Here, a total of 12 protected denominations flourish. Among these, the area is central to the production of "Terre di Cosenza DOC" wines, a significant denomination spanning 150 municipalities. The same specific environmental factors also contribute to local excellence like "Clementine di Calabria IGP" and various DOP cured meats. The character of its produce is intrinsically linked to this singular mountainous coastal interface.
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