The designation "LIMONE COSTA d'AMALFI" PGI is attributed to lemons that meet the criteria of Reg. (EU) No. 1151/2012 and the production specification. This PGI is specific to the "Sfusato" cultivar, typical of the Amalfi ecotype.
The geographical area defined by the production specification includes the entire municipality of Atrani and parts of the territories of Amalfi, Cetara, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Maiori, Minori, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Scala, Tramonti, and Vietri sul Mare. The area extends from west to east, with the southern border along the Tyrrhenian Sea, ensuring a precise geographical identity.
This territorial specification guarantees that every "LIMONE COSTA d'AMALFI" PGI lemon is a product of an area with unique climatic and soil characteristics, essential to confer the lemon with its distinctive qualities.
The choice of this area reflects the commitment to preserving local agricultural traditions and product quality, making "LIMONE COSTA d'AMALFI" PGI a symbol of agricultural and cultural excellence in the region.