What grows here
Alessano
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Alessano, a municipality in Puglia's Lecce province, draws its agricultural identity from its position within the Salento peninsula. Here, the distinctive red earth and abundant sunlight cultivate an exceptional heritage, giving rise to 11 protected denominations. Foremost among these is the acclaimed Terra d'Otranto DOP olive oil, a liquid gold born from ancient groves that thrive across this specific corner of southern Italy. The same fertile landscape and Mediterranean climate also impart unique character to local wines, notably the robust Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto DOC, capturing the deep essence of the grape cultivated under the persistent Puglian sun.
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