What grows here
Lecce
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Lecce, provincial capital of Puglia's historic Salento peninsula, cultivates distinctive regional flavors deeply rooted in its sun-drenched landscape. This city is central to the limited Squinzano DOC wine zone, encompassing just 9 municipalities, where robust reds express the local terroir. Here too, the acclaimed Terra d'Otranto DOP olive oil, originating from a broader 96-municipality area, finds its heartland, benefiting from the specific coastal influences. In total, 12 protected denominations converge around Lecce, including Salento IGT wines, testifying to its prime agricultural conditions. Two verified producers based directly in Lecce cultivate and craft these renowned tastes.