What grows here
Lequile
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Lequile, in Italy's Lecce province, with its 8,626 inhabitants, offers a unique terroir for regional produce. This corner of Puglia, ideal for viticulture and olive growing, supports 12 protected denominations. Foremost is Copertino DOC, a red wine originating from a zone of only 6 municipalities, truly local. The same sun-drenched earth yields Terra d'Otranto DOP olive oil, its production zone spanning 96 municipalities. Lequile’s distinct Puglian conditions create these wines and oils, embodying the true character of this southern Italian locale.
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