What grows here
Taurianova
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Taurianova, a vibrant municipality within the Reggio Calabria metropolitan area, serves as a crucial point for several distinguished Italian food and wine products. Its specific climatic conditions, influenced by the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas, foster the unique cultivation required for the Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria - Olio essenziale DOP. This highly prized essential oil originates from a cultivation zone spanning just 97 municipalities, with Taurianova being part of this precise terroir. The municipality contributes to a total of 12 protected denominations, including Clementine di Calabria IGP and several 'di Calabria' meat products. Notably, 1 verified producer of these regional treasures is based here, affirming Taurianova's role in safeguarding these distinct Calabrian origins.