What grows here
Melissano
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Positioned within Puglia's Salento peninsula, Melissano stands as a key territory for distinctive agricultural produce. Its specific terroir, marked by particular soil compositions and the influence of Mediterranean breezes, gives rise to unique flavors. Among the 13 protected denominations overlapping this area, Melissano notably defines the core zone for Matino DOC, a red wine originating from just 8 surrounding municipalities. Here also thrive the tubers for Patata novella di Galatina DOP, a specialty grown across 18 communes. The robust olive oils of Terra d'Otranto DOP further underscore the area's agricultural bounty, all deeply rooted in this particular corner of the province of Lecce.