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Tenuta Santicuti promotes authentic Salento cuisine
Tenuta Santicuti is establishing a culinary identity centered on authentic Salento cuisine, utilizing contemporary techniques to enhance traditional flavors without relying on clichés. The restaurant focuses on local ingredients and recipes, such as rabbit ragù, capocollo cooked at low temperatures, and seasonal vegetables, to reflect the region's gastronomic culture.
The establishment emphasizes a connection to the land through precise preparation and a business vision that avoids overt nostalgia. The architecture maintains the charm of rural Salento structures while providing an elegant, natural environment near the Le Cesine Nature Reserve.