Typical products

The Ceramics of Grottaglie are famous all over the world; the majolicas from Laterza and the production of wrought iron from Martina Franca are very important also.
One of  the most important traditional wines of Apulia is produced in this area. The Primitivo of Manduria is a dry, red wine, available also in sweet, sweet-dry and strong-sweet varieties.
The MARTINA (certified DOC) - is recommended with fish while the LIZZANO, a harmonious and versatile wine - is available in three different varieties: white, red and rosé.
The TERRE TARANTINE extra virgin olive oil (certified DOP), with its structure and versatility, is used in a wide variety of dishes in this area, both traditional and modern.
Although the CLEMENTINA from the Gulf of TARANTO is a new-comer to the agricultural cornucopia, it has become a favourite at the fruit markets and is appreciated above all for its sweetness and superior quality.
The COZZE TARANTINE - mussels bred in the Mar Piccolo - are famous and appreciated everywhere; TARANTO is the first producer of mussels in the world.
TARANTELLO is a typical product made from tuna steak and spices packed in olive oil.
With regard to the sausages, it's impossible to forget the production of sausages in MARTINA FRANCA; in fact some pork specialties are still made using the traditional methods and have preserved the antique flavours as much as possible.
The CAPICOLLO or CAPOCOLLO is a term used in the south of Italy meaning the pork neck salami and is the most important sausage of this area.

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