The arable land in the former province of Bari is exploited with the cultivation of
olive and
grapes but also cherries,
peaches, and
almonds. From that agricultural activity is derived
olive oil,
wine and table grapes. Bitonto is especially noted for its extra virgin olive oil, Corato, with its own autochthonous variety "Coratina", and Giovinazzo are along notable producing areas. The centers of wine production are mainly concentrated in
Gravina and
Ruvo di Puglia, in the north of Bari, and
Adelfia,
Noicattaro,
Rutigliano and
Locorotondo, in the south of Bari. Also important is the production of cherries; the Apulian red is especially prevalent in the countryside of
Turi and
Putignano. ==See also==