Cerignola

Spanning the vast southern ridges that border the Tavoliere plain near the Ofanto valley, Cerignola's immense territory—the largest by area in Southern Italy—fuels 15 protected denominations. This unique terroir is the exclusive birthplace of the deep Rosso di Cerignola DOC wine and the meaty La Bella della Daunia DOP green olives. The region's limestone soils and dry winds shape these distinct flavors. Today, 10 verified local producers safeguard these ancestral standards within the municipality, with 2 welcoming travelers for tastings to experience how geography dictates taste in this corner of Foggia.