What grows here
Arena
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within Calabria's Vibo Valentia province, the municipality of Arena, home to 1,138 inhabitants, holds a pivotal position in the origin of many protected specialties. The specific regional conditions, inherent to this corner of southern Italy, nurture products with distinct identities. Arena's locale contributes to 11 protected denominations, including the renowned Capocollo di Calabria DOP and the vibrant Clementine di Calabria IGP. Additionally, significant designations like Salsiccia di Calabria DOP and Liquirizia di Calabria DOP also draw their unique profiles from this territory, part of a zone encompassing 404 municipalities across Calabria. This makes Arena a key site for tasting these regional foods and wines.