What grows here
Sant'Ilario dello Ionio
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Sant'Ilario dello Ionio, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Reggio Calabria, is a vital origin point for Calabria's most distinctive agricultural treasures. The confluence of Ionian coastal influences and the nearby Apennine foothills creates a unique microclimate, providing ideal conditions for produce found nowhere else. This singular environment allows for an impressive 13 protected denominations to overlap here. Among them, the celebrated Locride IGT wine stands out, sourced exclusively from a zone encompassing just 25 municipalities. Furthermore, Sant'Ilario is central to the Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria - Olio essenziale DOP, a precious essence intrinsically tied to the Reggio Calabria province. This municipality encapsulates the localized excellence of these revered Italian specialties.