Lemons

The lemon tree is synonymous with a mild Mediterranean climate. It only prospers where temperatures stay above freezing in winter, when there is sufficient warmth in the air but enough moisture in the soil, and no strong winds to damage flower or fruit.

Thanks to its ideal climate and setting, the citrus groves of Monterosso have been famous for centuries for the exceptional quality of their fruit. Lemons grow here without the need for insecticides or fungicides.

The fruit ripens mostly from December onwards, right through the winter ...