What grows here
San Michele Salentino
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
San Michele Salentino, a town within Puglia's Brindisi province, serves as a vital anchor for Italy's protected food and wine heritage. This southern Salento territory, bathed in the region's characteristic warm light, fosters a remarkable 12 denominations. The unique terroir here gives rise to exceptional products such as the prized Ostuni DOC wine, sourced from just 7 municipalities, and the distinctive Collina di Brindisi DOP olive oil. The specific interplay of climate and soil in this part of Brindisi province defines the very essence of these celebrated local specialities.
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