Lametia DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Catanzaro

Lametia DOP extra virgin olive oil is one of the most representative oils of central Calabria, produced in the plain of Lamezia Terme and in the hills of the Catanzaro area. It is obtained mainly from olives of the Carolea cultivar, a variety widely grown in the region and appreciated for its balance of fruitiness, bitterness, and spiciness. Its color ranges from golden yellow to green with bright reflections, while the aroma reveals notes of fresh grass, almond, and sometimes artichoke. In the kitchen it is versatile: it can be used raw on bread and vegetables or to enhance simple dishes from the Calabrian tradition.

Olive oil is a central element of Calabrian food culture and represents one of the region’s main agricultural resources. In the Catanzaro area, olive cultivation shapes the hilly landscape and marks the agricultural calendar of rural communities. The Lametia DOP designation protects a local agricultural heritage and guarantees that production follows traditional practices and varieties of the area. This oil is therefore not only an everyday ingredient, but also a symbol of the continuity between land, agriculture, and regional cuisine.