What grows here
Belcastro
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched around 500 meters high on the southeastern foothills of the Sila Piccola, overlooking the Nàsari stream, Belcastro's unique microclimate shapes its agricultural bounty. This ancient Calabrian land, known since 1334 as the reputed birthplace of Saint Thomas Aquinas, offers specific conditions for a diverse range of protected origins. Among the 14 denominations flourishing here are the crisp Finocchio di Isola Capo Rizzuto IGP, thriving in the fertile soils, and the expressive Val di Neto IGT wines, capturing the essence of the surrounding terroir. Belcastro's elevation and proximity to watercourses create an ideal environment for these distinct local flavours.
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