Visit a genuine 'agruminato' in centre of resort
Lemon products are everywhere to be seen in Sorrento, from perfumes,
soaps and candles to sweets, biscuits and the resort’s famous lemon liqueur,
Limoncello.
Sorrento is famous throughout the world for the quality of the lemons
produced in the town and along its peninsula, which are large, oval in
shape and have a distinctive perfume. They are known to have been cultivated in
the area since Roman times.
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| Lemons growing in Sorrento |
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Sorrento
for a while, you can visit a genuine agruminato, lemon grove, near the centre
of the resort and enjoy some quiet time.
I giardini di Cataldo in Via Correale is a citrus garden typical of the
Sorrento peninsula. Once part of a much bigger agricultural estate, the 11000
square metre lemon grove was rescued by the municipality of Sorrento at the
beginning of the 21st century. The land was saved from development and it
remains a working citrus garden, while being open to the public to visit.
Staff from I giardini di Cataldo look after the land, pick the fruits
from the citrus tees and produce liqueurs, marmalades and sweets from them.
You can stroll under the pergolas of chestnut wood poles, enjoy the
smell of the lemons and see how they are cultivated.
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| Limoncello on sale in a Sorrento shop |
Limoncello, which is made from an infusion of lemon peel and alcohol, is
now produced in other parts of Italy as well, but connoisseurs consider the
best limoncello to be made from lemons grown in Sorrento and out along the
peninsula. Capri’s lemon groves are well regarded too.
Limoncello should be served very cold and is usually enjoyed after a
good meal. Salute!
I Giardini di Cataldo are at Via Correale, 27 in Sorrento. For more
information, visit www.igiardinidicataldo.it.
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