What grows here
Ugento
12 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Ugento, a municipality in Puglia's Salento peninsula, is a crucial point on ItalyTasteMap for its specific agricultural bounty. The region's unique climate and soil, shaped by its position in the province of Lecce, are ideal for the famed Patata novella di Galatina DOP, a specialty food originating from a zone spanning just 18 municipalities. This terroir also nurtures olives for the exquisite Terra d'Otranto DOP olive oil and grapes that yield wines like Salento IGT. With 12 protected denominations overlapping here, Ugento showcases a concentrated expression of Salento's rich agricultural identity. A single verified producer, open for visits, connects visitors directly to this extraordinary land.