What grows here
Sant'Onofrio
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
An agricultural heartland in Calabria's Vibo Valentia province, Sant'Onofrio is instrumental in producing a remarkable 12 protected denominations. Foremost among these is the distinct Pecorino del Monte Poro DOP, a cheese whose production zone is tightly defined across just 27 municipalities, attesting to the area's specific pasture and traditional methods. This local particularity, born from its unique geography, allows for a robust agricultural vocation. Beyond this local gem, Sant'Onofrio also contributes to broader Calabrian excellences like Clementine di Calabria IGP and several DOP cured meats, benefiting from the distinct climate and soil found in this specific part of southern Italy.