What grows here
Montesano Salentino
11 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Situated in the southern portion of Lecce province, Montesano Salentino, a community of 2,589 residents, is a key location for eleven distinct protected food and wine origins. Its unique geological and climatic conditions, deeply rooted in the broader Terra d'Otranto area, forge an ideal environment for exceptional produce. Here, the revered Terra d'Otranto DOP olive oil emerges, its designation spanning 96 municipalities. This specific terroir also cultivates the grapes essential for premier wines like Salento IGT and the distinct Negroamaro di Terra d'Otranto DOC, a specific wine under the broader Terra d'Otranto DOC umbrella. This precise combination of geography and agricultural expertise defines what is born here.