What grows here
Guardavalle
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Guardavalle, a municipality in Calabria's Catanzaro province, embodies its unique geography through its protected produce. Its position, influenced by the Ionian coast and specific microclimates, provides ideal conditions for the esteemed Bivongi DOC wine. This denomination, exclusively sourced from just 10 municipalities, yields distinctive reds and whites reflecting Guardavalle’s local terroir. Beyond wine, Guardavalle also contributes to 11 other protected denominations, including the prized Clementine di Calabria IGP and the intensely flavored Liquirizia di Calabria DOP. This convergence of specific geographic features and Calabria's generous climate allows Guardavalle to foster its truly local and regionally significant products.