What grows here
Olivadi
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In Calabria's Catanzaro province lies Olivadi, a small community where the region's culinary identity takes root. This specific geography helps nurture 11 protected denominations, each tied to the unique Calabrian terroir. Among these, the renowned Capocollo di Calabria DOP, Salsiccia di Calabria DOP, and Soppressata di Calabria DOP cured meats originate, alongside the vibrant Clementine di Calabria IGP fruit. The very soil and microclimates that shape this part of Italy contribute fundamentally to these distinct flavors, an agricultural legacy shared across the 404 municipalities defining the zone for these cherished products, including the excellent Olio di Calabria IGP.