What grows here
Ceglie Messapica
14 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Set on the ancient hill once home to the Messapian acropolis of Kailia, Ceglie Messapica's distinct white-washed alleys and surrounding karstic terrain, dotted with centuries-old olive groves, dictate a unique terroir. This environment provides the precise conditions for a remarkable array of local specialities. Among its 14 protected denominations, the municipality is particularly renowned for the crisp white wines of Martina DOC and Ostuni DOC, alongside the exquisite Collina di Brindisi DOP olive oil. The specific microclimate, influenced by millennia of cultivation on this singular land, shapes products with an unmistakable character, truly reflecting Puglia's authentic taste.