What grows here
Arnesano
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Positioned on Puglia's Salento peninsula, within the Lecce province, Arnesano is a focal point for Italy's protected food and wine origins. This municipality lies squarely within the 6-municipality zone designated for Copertino DOC wines, primarily crafted from the Negroamaro grape, a varietal also central to the Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto DOC. The distinctive local terroir, a blend of specific climate and soil, underpins the character of these notable red wines and the acclaimed Terra d'Otranto DOP olive oil. Arnesano boasts an overlap of 12 protected denominations, with 1 verified producer actively preserving these unique regional expressions.
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