What grows here
Bovalino
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Bovalino, a municipality integral to the Reggio Calabria metropolitan area in southern Calabria, stands as a vital node in Italy's food and wine tapestry. Home to 8,750 inhabitants, it offers a distinctive microclimate where 13 protected denominations thrive. Notably, Bovalino is central to the production of Locride IGT wines, originating from a specific zone encompassing 25 municipalities. Its unique coastal conditions, influenced by the Ionian Sea and the nearby Aspromonte mountains, are equally essential for the renowned Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria – Olio essenziale DOP, an exclusive essence derived from bergamots cultivated across 97 municipalities within this very region. Bovalino's localized natural attributes are the fundamental reason for these esteemed origins.