What grows here
Pettineo
10 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated inland within Sicily's Messina province, the small municipality of Pettineo, home to just over 1,200 inhabitants, plays a distinct role in the island's celebrated food heritage. This particular microclimate, shaped by its terrain, contributes significantly to its specific output. Here, traditional techniques yield exceptional products, notably the Provola dei Nebrodi DOP, a cheese whose production zone spans only 47 municipalities. Pettineo also lies within the designated areas for Valdemone DOP olive oil and contributes to the broad Sicilia DOC wine region. In total, 10 protected denominations overlap here, reflecting the unique agricultural bounty nurtured by this specific Sicilian terrain.