What grows here
Montepaone
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Montepaone, a municipality in Calabria's Catanzaro province, stretches to a distinctive Ionian coastline, a factor crucial to its agricultural identity. This unique locale contributes to an impressive 11 protected denominations. Among these, the citrus orchards flourish, yielding the sought-after Clementine di Calabria IGP. The regional climate also supports the curing of prized meats like Capocollo di Calabria DOP and Soppressata di Calabria DOP, while the olive groves produce Olio di Calabria IGP. The specific blend of maritime influence and rugged Calabrian terrain imparts unparalleled characteristics to these products, making Montepaone a tangible point on Italy's taste map.