What grows here
Petilia Policastro
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Positioned within Calabria's Crotone province, Petilia Policastro provides the specific environmental context for several renowned products. This municipality is instrumental in defining Val di Neto IGT wines, a designation limited to just 21 municipalities, which draws its character directly from the area's particular soils and microclimate. The same distinctive landscape also supports the crafting of Pecorino Crotonese DOP cheese, a tradition upheld across 52 communities. Overall, Petilia Policastro contributes to 13 protected denominations, including regional stalwarts such as Liquirizia di Calabria DOP and the cured Capocollo di Calabria DOP. The interplay of its local geography and climate undeniably shapes the quality of these Calabrian specialties.