What grows here
Basicò
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched in the Messina metropolitan area of Sicily, Basicò, a small community of 614 inhabitants, produces exceptional local tastes. This small Sicilian municipality contributes to the origin of 11 protected denominations, with its terroir playing a crucial role for several specific products. Here, the Mamertino DOC wine finds its roots within a zone spanning just 31 municipalities. Basicò also plays a part in crafting Provola dei Nebrodi DOP, a distinguished cheese from a 47-municipality area, and Valdemone DOP olive oil, originating from 108 municipalities. These denominations thrive here due to distinct local conditions unique to this part of Sicily.
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