What grows here
Antillo
9 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within the Sicilian landscape of Messina, the small municipality of Antillo, home to 763 inhabitants, is a focal point for distinctive gastronomic heritage. Its unique microclimate and specific geological makeup contribute to the character of its produce. Most notably, Antillo lies within the prime territory for Valdemone DOP olive oil, a denomination spanning 108 municipalities and celebrated for its robust quality. This celebrated olive oil is just one of 9 protected denominations rooted here, which also include Grappa Siciliana IG and Pecorino Siciliano DOP. These designations reflect a synergy between the land and centuries of cultivation, yielding flavors intrinsically linked to this specific Sicilian locale.