The southern Calabria region
has been listed by the New York Times as one of 52 places to
visit in 2017.
The online travel section of the Times included Calabria
among its selection of must-see locations, noting that "some of
the best meals in Italy aren't found in Rome or Tuscany", but
can be savored in the southern region of Calabria.
"The toe of Italy's boot is making a name for itself in food
and wine circles, led by places like Ristorante Dattilo,
Ristorante Ruris in Isola Capo Rizzuto and Antonio Abbruzzino in
Catanzaro", wrote Danielle Pergament.
"Known for spicy dishes and much of the world's supply of
bergamot, Calabria is pivoting toward lighter fare, organic
farming and wine made from local grapes".
Local grape varieties that have been gaining traction include
magliocco, mantonico bianco, gaglioppo and Greco.
The president of Calabria's chapter of farmers' association
Coldiretti, Pietro Molinaro, said such "international
recognition" was proof that the region was gaining standing as
"a model of sustainable development" in the food and wine sector
with "unique and distinctive" productions.
"This is the beautiful, true Calabria that is well liked and
a winner, which as Coldiretti we have represented" at the
food-themed Milan Expo world's fair held last year, Molinaro
also said.
He stressed that local companies are competitive and
increasingly appreciated because they providing high-quality
food, wine and tourist attractions at competitive prices.
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