
€8-€40Bergamot essence from Reggio Calabria captures in just a few drops the most fragrant soul of Calabria’s Ionian coast. Extracted from the peel of a citrus fruit grown almost exclusively in this narrow strip of land, it is famous worldwide for its fresh, citrusy and refined aroma. For centuries a key ingredient in international perfumery, it comes from a local agricultural tradition that blends nature, knowledge and artisanal craftsmanship. Taking it home means preserving the authentic fragrance of a unique and recognizable land.
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Bergamot essence is an essential oil extracted from the peel of bergamot (Citrus bergamia), a citrus fruit grown almost exclusively along the coastal strip of the province of Reggio Calabria. It appears as a clear liquid with an intense and complex fragrance, featuring fresh, citrusy and slightly floral notes.
Extraction takes place through mechanical processes that preserve the fruit’s natural aromatic properties. The concentration of the essence allows it to be used in very small quantities while maintaining stability and intensity over time.
It is stored in small bottles, often made of dark glass, to protect its aromatic properties.
The cultivation of bergamot in the province of Reggio Calabria has been documented since the 18th century, when the essence began to be used in the production of perfumes and aromatic preparations.
Over time, the area became the world’s main center for bergamot production, thanks to favorable environmental conditions and the continuity of local agricultural practices.
The essence has historically been exported and used in international perfumery while maintaining its connection with its territory of origin.
Bergamot essence expresses the value of territorial uniqueness. It is the symbol of a culture that has built its identity through direct knowledge and the transformation of local resources.
Preserving it means maintaining a direct connection with the territory of Reggio Calabria.
Bergamot essence represents the agricultural and productive identity of the province of Reggio Calabria. It is the result of a tradition that has transformed a natural resource into an element recognized internationally.
It expresses the continuity between the natural environment and local productive activity.
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Bergamot essence can be found in Reggio Calabria and in towns across the province.
Authentic places
Local herbal shops They sell essences produced with locally grown bergamot.
Local specialty food shops They offer bergamot essences and related products.
Artisan workshops and local producers They produce and sell the essence directly.
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