What grows here
Celenza Valfortore
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Celenza Valfortore, located in the Fortore Valley within Foggia province, Puglia, stands as a crucial point on Italy's gastronomic map. This distinct geographic setting, shaped by its particular climate and soil, fosters the exceptional produce that defines the wider Daunia area. Here, a remarkable 11 protected denominations converge. Among these, the robust Oliva Alta Daunia DOP and Dauno DOP olive oil thrive, each stemming from a zone of just 61 municipalities. The same specific terrain yields the esteemed Canestrato Pugliese DOP cheese, and contributes to the distinct character of Daunia IGT wines across 64 municipalities, underscoring the deep roots of these agricultural treasures in this precise corner of Puglia.