What grows here
Santa Margherita di Belice
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Santa Margherita di Belice, a municipality of around 6,000 inhabitants in Sicily's Agrigento province, is a focal point for unique Sicilian produce. Here, within a restricted zone of just two municipalities, the distinct Santa Margherita di Belice DOC wine is cultivated. This locale is also central to the crafting of Vastedda della valle del Belìce DOP, a celebrated sheep's milk cheese whose production zone spans 18 municipalities. The singular terroir of the Belice Valley, reflected in appellations like Valle Belice IGT, nurtures these specific origins. With 12 protected denominations overlapping here and 1 verified producer welcoming visitors, Santa Margherita di Belice offers an authentic taste of its territory.