What grows here
Locorotondo
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
The very name Locorotondo, meaning 'round place,' speaks to the distinctive circular layout of this Puglian settlement within the Valle d'Itria, a geographic specific that underpins its unique culinary contributions. This particular landscape, with its limestone soils and temperate climate in the Bari metropolitan area, acts as the cradle for its namesake Locorotondo DOC white wine, a crisp expression reflecting the regional viticulture. Here, too, is found the revered Capocollo di Martina Franca IGP, a cured pork shoulder benefiting from the local air and long-standing traditions of this limited zone. In total, 13 protected denominations converge here, underscoring Locorotondo’s pivotal role in preserving Italy's authentic flavors.