What grows here
Lappano
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Lappano, a small municipality in Calabria's Cosenza province, extends across a remarkable altitudinal gradient from 196 to 1488 meters, situated on the western flanks of the Sila Grande massif. This dramatic terrain fosters diverse microclimates, essential for the distinct local produce. The municipality is home to a total of 12 protected denominations. Most notably, it falls within the 150-municipality zone of the Terre di Cosenza DOC, where specific local wine varietals thrive. These unique environmental conditions, shaped by its varied elevation and proximity to the Sila, also define the character of products such as Clementine di Calabria IGP and Liquirizia di Calabria DOP.