Calabria, in antiquity known as Bruttium, is a region in southern Italy, south of Campania, on the tip of the Italian peninsula. It's bounded on the north by the region of Basilicata, on the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea, and on the east by the Ionian Sea; to its southwest is Sicily. The region of Calabria covers 15,080 kilometers and has a population of 2 million. The regional capital is the city of Catanzaro. The other two main cities are Reggio Calabria and Cosenza.

In general, most of the lower ground in Calabria has been agricultural for centuries. The lower slopes are rich in vineyards and citrus orchards. Moving upwards, olive and chestnut trees become predominant in the landscape while the higher regions have thick forests of oak, pine, beech, and fir.

Near Calabria, lemons entered Europe in approximately the first century AD. The soil here proved ideal for growing citrus — and it still is. Since our founding, Cilione has proudly maintained a tradition of cultivating the finest, purest citrus on Earth, maximizing yield without compromising quality. Our oils are used in soaps, home scents, candles, and food products such as tea, beverages, spices, and dressings, all created by companies that use nothing less than the highest-quality ingredients.