The Protected Geographical Indication 'Clementine di Calabria' designates exclusively the fruit of the Clementine belonging to the following cultivars, clonal selections, gem mutations: 'SRA 63', 'Spinoso', 'Fedele', 'Comune', 'Tardivo', 'Hernandina', 'Marisol' and 'di Nules'.

The main production areas are in the province of Reggio Calabria and the Sibari Plain, which are suitable for growing 'Clementine' citrus fruit. Soils suitable for growing 'Clementine di Calabria' are of medium texture with a silt and clay content of less than 60% and a limestone content of no more than 15%. Maximum unit production is 350 q.li per hectare for all cultivars, clonal selections and bud mutations allowed.

The citrus fruit must have a smooth epicarp with numerous dark orange oil glands; spheroidal shape slightly flattened at the poles; minimum diameter of 16-18 mm; juicy, uniform orange, deliquescent and aromatic flesh; no or few seeds and a minimum sugar content (0Brix) of 10. Clementines are rich in vitamins, aromatic, very sweet and easy to peel. They can be enjoyed fresh or made into candied fruit, jams, juices, sorbets, desserts and liqueurs. Excellent as an ingredient for flavouring meat or fish.