What grows here
Alberona
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Alberona, in Puglia's Foggia province, is known as the "country of water" due to its numerous natural springs. These abundant water sources are crucial to the unique agricultural bounty here. This land gives rise to 11 protected denominations, among which the local Oliva Alta Daunia DOP stands out. This olive, thriving in a zone spanning 61 municipalities, benefits from the distinctive terroir shaped by Alberona's hydration. The region's unique conditions also foster other local treasures like Dauno DOP olive oil and Canestrato Pugliese DOP cheese, each embodying the specific character bestowed by this water-rich landscape.
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