Daunia is located in the north of Puglia, bordering the regions of Molise, Campania, and Basilicata; taking its beginnings in the Daunian Sub-Apennines, the land descends to the extensive plains of the Tavoliere until it reaches the Murgia of Bari.
It is bordered on the east by the Gargano promontory massif, which acts as a natural barrier to the cold winds blowing across the Adriatic from the nearby Balkans. Thanks to such conditions, the Daunia enjoys a largely continental-style climate, characterised by very cold winters, with snow and freezes, and generally long, often very hot summers. The soils are deep, with good drainage and little water loss; the vine-roots penetrate them easily, ensuring the vine an adequate supply of water and minerals.