What grows here
Grotteria
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within Calabria's Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, Grotteria stands as a key point for Italy's protected food and wine. This specific location, shaped by its terrain and climate, cultivates the distinctive character of Locride IGT wines, a denomination spanning a mere 25 municipalities. Furthermore, the conditions here are ideal for the prized essential oil of Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria DOP, a product rooted in a zone of 97 municipalities. In total, Grotteria's distinct environment nurtures 13 protected denominations, including regional specialities like Liquirizia di Calabria DOP and Clementine di Calabria IGP, underscoring its significant role in Italy's flavour map.