What grows here
Praia a Mare
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Praia a Mare, a municipality on Calabria's Tyrrhenian coast within the province of Cosenza, boasts a rich agricultural heritage. Its unique microclimate, influenced by both sea breezes and surrounding terrain, creates ideal conditions for exceptional regional specialties. Among them, the revered Cedro di Santa Maria del Cedro DOP, a distinctive citrus, flourishes within a tight cultivation zone of only 18 municipalities. This specific terroir also nurtures the grapes for Terre di Cosenza DOC wines. In total, 13 protected denominations converge in this area, each a testament to the distinct natural advantages inherent to Praia a Mare's position.
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