A large lemon, the Sorrento Oval, with an elliptical and asymmetrical shape. After all, lemons Sorrento have been protected since 1999 by the IGP brand.
They are grown on the terraces of the coast, that have characterized the landscape for centuries: the plants are sheltered from atmospheric agents with structures of wooden poles at least three meters high and covered by the so-called "pagliarelle". Collection it takes place between February and October, exclusively by hand. Characteristic is its peel, medium thick, very rich in essential oils. The color is citrine yellow, while the pulp is yellow lighter straw yellow. The juice is abundant and with high acidity. Important is the fact that the lemon intended for marketing must have a weight of no less than eighty-five grams; while fruits with a lower weight can be used for processing.
