Tag: Italian citrus

Approximately 90% of the world's commercial bergamot crop is cultivated in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The specific fruit that has bergamot is known as the bergamot orange, a unique and intensely aromatic citrus prized for its essential oil.

The vast majority of the world's citrus bergamot, over 90%, is cultivated in the coastal region of Calabria in Southern Italy. While most people associate its distinct aroma with Earl Grey tea, many are unaware of its other common and scientific names. This fragrant fruit, a unique hybrid, goes by several titles that reflect its characteristics and historical roots.