Wine Experience in Salento between excellence and taste
Guided tours in two cellars and a museum, with tastings and typical lunch
Immerse yourself in the Salento countryside, among the colors and scents of its vineyards, letting yourself be enchanted by vines rows stretching for kilometers and kilometres, cradled by the breeze from the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea. Thus getting to know the food and wine excellences of the area, through visits to two family-run wineries. Together with an expert sommelier, delve into the phases of the winemaking process, from the harvest to the rest in the barrel, thanks to techniques capable of withstanding time, handed down from generation to generation. Then taste different types of Negramaro and Primitivo, learning to appreciate their complexity and structure, but also their ability to stimulate drinking sip after sip, without ever tiring the palate. Then continue inside the Museum of the Civilization of Primitivo Wine, where you can walk freely among installations, documentaries, photographs and archaeological finds. Conclude with a lunch based on typical products, to understand what it means to have the flavors of the region on your plate. An experience to let yourself be carried away by the taste of a unique history, part of the Salento cultural identity.
experience details
- Duration: 8 hours
- Language: Italian, English
- Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from 01/01 to 31/12
- Type: private tour
- Participants: minimum 1, maximum 8
- Difficulty: easy
- Cancellation: as reported in the general conditions section
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (accessible on request if located in the city centre) - Minivan for transport - Guided tour and tastings in two local wineries with expert sommelier - Visit to the Museum of the Civilization of Primitivo Wine - Produce-based lunch typical (also available for vegetarians)
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Everything that is not specified in the "What is included" section
your visit to Salento
Salento
Departure point: Lecce, Porta Napoli
Departure time: 09:30; show up 15 minutes before departure
Arrival point: Lecce, Porta Napoli