What grows here
Mottola
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Mottola, perched high above the Ionian Sea, earned its local title as the "Spy of the Ionian" for commanding views across the water. This distinctive terrain, deeply etched with gravine and ancient cave dwellings, shapes an environment uniquely suited for specific agricultural treasures. It is here that producers craft exceptional products, benefitting from soil and climate conditions that give rise to 14 protected denominations. Among these is the celebrated Colline Joniche Tarantine DOC wine, originating from a zone spanning just 10 municipalities, capturing the essence of these hills. The area also yields the revered Terre Tarentine DOP olive oil, testament to a land deeply intertwined with its produce.