What grows here
Surbo
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Surbo, a municipality within the Lecce province of Puglia, sits at the heart of the Salento peninsula, a land uniquely shaped by its proximity to both Ionian and Adriatic seas. This distinct microclimate fosters exceptional agricultural output. Among the 12 protected denominations overlapping here, Surbo is a key zone for Squinzano DOC, a robust red wine made from Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes, whose production area spans just 9 municipalities. The sun-drenched soil also yields the olives essential for Terra d'Otranto DOP, an extra virgin oil reflecting the region's ancient agricultural heritage. These local treasures define Surbo's specific contribution to Italy's esteemed food and wine atlas.