What grows here
San Marzano di San Giuseppe
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
San Marzano di San Giuseppe, an ancient Arbëresh settlement established in the late 15th century, offers a distinctive chapter in Puglia's food and wine narrative. This historical depth, born from a resilient community, underpins a terroir ideally suited for robust viticulture. Here, the famed Primitivo grape thrives, yielding both the structured Primitivo di Manduria DOC and its rare, naturally sweet counterpart, Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG. The municipality falls within the designated zones for 13 protected denominations. Currently, there is one verified producer based here, which also welcomes visitors, offering an intimate insight into the unique agricultural legacy sustained by this culturally rich corner of Taranto province.