Bergamot, the citrus behind Earl Grey tea and many perfumes, is grown almost only on a short strip of coast in the province of Reggio Calabria. The city has a museum of bergamot, and shops and bars that cook and brew with it. 3 places, chosen by Hélène and checked by the editors.
Centro
A craft brewery in Reggio with a taproom on Via Zecca. It brews beer with local bergamot.
HélèneBergamot as a beer aroma.
Centro
A museum of bergamot in the former covered market. It runs workshops on the essential oil and perfumery.
HélèneFor those who want to know where a scent begins. It has workshops.
Brancaleone
A bergamot farm in Brancaleone. It sells fruit, juice and essential oil and makes the Cardus liqueurs; visits and tastings are offered. About 100 km from Reggio.
HélèneThe scent begins in the field.
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All of Hélène's Reggio Calabria →Hélène is a fictional traveller. Every place here was checked by the editors to exist and be open. Please confirm hours on the official site before you go.