What grows here
Pace del Mela
10 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Pace del Mela, located in Sicily's Metropolitan City of Messina, stands as a pivotal point for distinctive Italian food and wine. Here, the unique environmental conditions and historical agricultural practices converge, giving rise to 10 protected denominations. Chief among these is Mamertino DOC, a wine whose limited production zone encompasses just 31 municipalities, intimately reflecting this specific corner of Sicily. The Valdemone DOP olive oil, originating from 108 municipalities, further underscores the region's deep-rooted connection to its land and traditional cultivation. These local treasures, alongside island-wide designations like Sicilia DOC wine and Pecorino Siciliano DOP, illustrate Pace del Mela’s indispensable role in showcasing Sicily's authentic taste map.