What grows here
Terravecchia
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Terravecchia, a municipality of Cosenza province, crowns a hill at 472 meters above sea level, overlooking the Nica river valley as it descends towards the Ionian Sea. This specific terrain shapes the character of its local products. Among the 13 protected denominations overlapping this area, the most distinctive is Pecorino Crotonese DOP, a cheese deeply tied to the regional pastures, and Terre di Cosenza DOC wine. The varied elevations and proximity to both the coast and the Sila mountain range provide unique microclimates vital for these specific agricultural outputs. Here, 1 verified producer contributes to safeguarding the authenticity of these Calabrian specialties.