Squinzano

Squinzano (Salentino: Schinzànu) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It is the twelfth-most populous city in the province of Lecce.

Squinzano
Comune di Squinzano
Coat of arms
Location of Squinzano
Squinzano
Location of Squinzano in Italy
Squinzano
Squinzano (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°26′N 18°3′E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
FrazioniCasalabate
Government
  MayorGiovanni Marra
Area
  Total29.78 km2 (11.50 sq mi)
Elevation
48 m (157 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2017)[2]
  Total14,100
  Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Squinzanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73018
Dialing code0832
Patron saintSt. Nicholas of Bari
WebsiteOfficial website

Squinzano is also a specific area within the Apulian wine region. Squinzano DOC is produced in red and rosé versions, and is obtained principally from the Negro Amaro grape, with a small addition of Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and Malvasia Nera di Lecce.[3]

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