What grows here
Zapponeta
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Zapponeta, a coastal municipality in Puglia's Foggia province, is a key location for some of Italy's distinctive flavors, shaped by its flat, fertile lands bordering the Adriatic Sea. This unique environment provides ideal conditions, particularly evident in the cultivation of the renowned Cipolla bianca di Margherita IGP. This sweet, white onion thrives in the saline soils near the Margherita di Savoia salt pans, a testament to specific terroir. In total, 12 protected denominations originate or extend into this area, ranging from the esteemed Dauno DOP olive oils to the rich Canestrato Pugliese DOP cheese, showcasing the agricultural bounty nurtured by Zapponeta's distinct landscape.