Vico Equense

In Vico Equense the Sorrento PGI Lemon is grown, a high quality fruit and vegetable product branded with the Protected Geographical Identification.

This area, together with other municipalities on the Sorrento Peninsula (Meta, Piano di Sorrento, Sant'Agnello, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense) and the island of Capri, falls within the production area of the Sorrento PGI Lemon.

Cultivation and Characteristics:

Sorrento Lemons are grown on terraces, often overlooking the sea, supported by traditional dry stone walls.
The cultivation method is "free vase," adapted to a roofing system.
The most common variety is the "Femminello," also known as the "Sorrento Oval."
The Sorrento Lemon PGI is distinguished by its oval shape, moderately thick rind, abundant juice, and high acidity.
Harvesting is done manually throughout the year, taking advantage of the area's unique soil and climate.

Importance of the Sorrento Lemon PGI:

The Sorrento Lemon PGI is a symbolic product of Campania, renowned for its unique flavor and culinary versatility.
It is used in traditional desserts such as lemon baba and limoncello.
Its cultivation contributes significantly to the economy and tourism of the Sorrento Peninsula.

From Wikipedia

Vico Equense sits on a tuff and limestone block, at an average elevation of 90 meters. It overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the southern Gulf of Naples, at the beginning of the Sorrento coast. It reaches a peak of 1,444 meters with the summit of Mount Sant'Angelo, the highest peak in the entire Lattari mountain range. For a short, mountainous and steep stretch toward the sea, the city also borders the Gulf of Salerno, along the Amalfi coast, near the Li Galli archipelago. With a surface area of nearly 30 square kilometers, Vico Equense is the largest municipality on the Sorrento peninsula, as well as the eighth largest in the entire metropolitan city.