What grows here
Castri di Lecce
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Castri di Lecce, a small community of just under 2,700 inhabitants in Puglia's Lecce province, is a significant point on ItalyTasteMap. This sun-drenched land offers ideal conditions for exceptional produce. Among the 11 protected denominations spanning this territory, the celebrated Terra d'Otranto DOP olive oil stands out, linked to a precisely defined area of 96 municipalities. Here, the ancient olive groves thrive, benefiting from the specific microclimate and traditional cultivation methods. This unique terroir also nurtures the grapes for local wines like Salento IGT and Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto DOC, reflecting the deep agricultural heritage of this corner of Puglia.