Fine Foods & Wines
The favourable geographical position of Salento has allowed this area for centuries to be a producer and merchant of fine food and wines.
From ancient times, until now, olive oil and fine wines are just some fine examples of what this land offers.
Top ranking winery industy
In modern days Salento has grown and exceled with the production of fine wine, conquering some of the top ranking in the winery industry.
This industry is experiencing great growth with incredible potential ahead. Some experts are already calling Salento the California of Europe!
Varieties such as Primitivo di Manduria, Salice Salentino , Sussumariello e Negramaro are indigenous to Salento.
Gourmet products
Food products can also be found on the shelf at some of the best stores around the world carrying out tradition and excellency, like:
extra virgin olive oil;
cheese;
artichokes;
sundried tomatoes;
olive spread;
friselle;
taralli
and a growing number of gourmet products.
Both industries are a great source of income in the region and still showing great potential for growth in production and export.