What grows here
Portigliola
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Portigliola, on Calabria's Ionian coast within the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, boasts a distinct terroir shaping exceptional products. Its unique soil and abundant sun are precisely why the globally prized Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria - Olio essenziale DOP thrives here, an essential oil exclusive to just 97 municipalities. This focused environment also yields the juicy Clementine di Calabria IGP, contributes to Calabria IGT wines, and supports cured meats like Capocollo di Calabria DOP. In total, Portigliola's geography underpins 12 protected denominations, key to regional gastronomy.
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