€8-€30Bergamot essential oil in Reggio Calabria
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Bergamot essential oil captures in a small bottle one of Calabria’s most iconic fragrances. Extracted from the peel of a citrus fruit grown almost exclusively along the coast of Reggio Calabria, this fresh and citrusy aroma has conquered perfumery, pastry making, and local traditions for centuries. Just a few drops evoke the citrus groves overlooking the Strait and the agricultural landscape that makes this territory unique. Bringing it home means preserving a Mediterranean fragrance that tells a story of history, work, and Calabrian identity.
- Profumo naturale
- Tradizione calabrese
- Da regalare
- Esperienza autentica
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The product
What Bergamot essential oil is
Bergamot essential oil is an aromatic extract obtained from the peel of bergamot, a citrus fruit grown almost exclusively along the coastal strip of the province of Reggio Calabria. It has a fresh, citrusy and slightly floral scent, very intense even in small quantities. It is best known as an ingredient in international perfumery, but it is also used in pastry making, liqueurs, flavored teas, and local gastronomic products. In small glass bottles it represents one of the most distinctive products of the Reggio Calabria area.
The roots
Origin and history
The exact origins of bergamot are debated, but its cultivation became established in the Reggio Calabria area between the 17th and 18th centuries. During that time the value of the essence extracted from the peel was discovered, initially obtained through artisanal pressing methods. With the development of the European perfume industry, Calabrian bergamot oil became increasingly sought after. Even today most of the world’s production comes from the area around Reggio Calabria, where specialized consortia and supply chains have developed.
A small bottle of bergamot essential oil tells the story of the connection between territory, agriculture, and international trade. It reminds us that a product grown in a narrow strip of Calabria can become a key ingredient in fragrances around the world. It is also an invitation to discover the agricultural and less touristy side of the region. Its scent carries with it the landscape of citrus groves overlooking the Strait.
The context
Cultural significance
Bergamot is one of the most important economic and agricultural symbols of the province of Reggio Calabria. A huge share of the world’s production of this citrus fruit comes from this narrow coastal strip, where the microclimate allows ideal cultivation. Its essential oil has been a fundamental ingredient in European and international perfumery for centuries. For the local population it represents an identity-defining crop and a distinctive element of the Calabrian agricultural landscape.
Where to buy
Where to find Bergamot essential oil in Reggio Calabria
It can easily be found in shops selling traditional products, herbalist stores, and bergamot-focused shops in the center of Reggio Calabria. It is also common in retail points along the Costa dei Gelsomini and at farms that cultivate and process the fruit. Some museums or spaces dedicated to bergamot sell small bottles as souvenirs. In local markets it is often displayed alongside liqueurs, jams, and sweets flavored with the same citrus fruit.
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