What grows here
Altofonte
9 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Altofonte, a municipality within the Metropolitan City of Palermo, is a cornerstone for 9 protected food and wine denominations that thrive across Sicily. The region's unique microclimate and geological makeup are particularly evident in its olive oil production. Specifically, Altofonte contributes to the revered Val di Mazara DOP, an olive oil whose identity is intrinsically linked to this part of the island, a zone covering just 98 municipalities. This specific terroir also underpins the character of wines under the Sicilia DOC and the robust Pecorino Siciliano DOP. The concentration of such distinct origins underscores Altofonte's pivotal role in shaping Sicily's culinary landscape.