What grows here
Paola
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
The Calabrian municipality of Paola, situated in Cosenza province, is a crucial origin point for several distinguished Italian food and wine products. Its specific geographic conditions nurture an impressive array, evidenced by 12 distinct denominations with territorial overlap here. Notably, Paola is integral to the Terre di Cosenza DOC, a wine zone encompassing 150 municipalities where dedicated viticulture yields exceptional local wines. Furthermore, the local climate and soil are perfectly suited for cultivating the distinctive Clementine di Calabria IGP and contribute to the renowned Liquirizia di Calabria DOP. Conditions in this area also support the traditional production of cured meats like Capocollo di Calabria DOP and Salsiccia di Calabria DOP.