What grows here
Benestare
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched on hills above the Ionian coast of Locride in Calabria, Benestare’s distinct microclimate and unique topography define an exceptional terroir. This precise environment gives rise to no fewer than 12 protected denominations, each carrying the authentic taste of this corner of Italy. Foremost among them is the Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria - Olio essenziale DOP, a prized essential oil whose cultivation is almost exclusively tied to this specific strip of land. The same confluence of sea breezes and hilly terrain also nurtures the renowned Clementine di Calabria IGP and grapes for the Calabria IGT wines, imbuing them with characteristics that are unmistakably local.