What grows here
Africo
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Africo, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Reggio Calabria, owes its distinctive produce to a unique environment. The climate of its coastal strip is ideal for the cultivation of "Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria - Olio essenziale DOP," a highly specific product thriving only in this localized area. This essential oil is a prime example among the 12 protected denominations linked to Africo. The municipality also contributes to the broader Calabrian gastronomic landscape, playing a role in "Clementine di Calabria IGP" and renowned cured meats such as "Capocollo di Calabria DOP," embodying the rich agricultural diversity of the region.
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