Grape cultivation is deeply rooted in Apulian culture, as it boasts 25 PDO areas. In fact, during the last 20 years, Apulian production of wine increased strongly, and nowadays it is the region that produces the biggest quantity of wine in Italy.

Apulian wines are very diversified and they include red, white, and rosé ones. The most cultivated vineyard regarding red wine is Negroamaro, as well as Primitivo. Among the white ones, local vineyards, such as Bombino Bianco, are often combined with more famous varieties, such as Chardonnay.

Below, you will find some wine tastings in Apulia, the most peculiar and educative ones, in masserias or specialized companies.

Wine tasting in Martina Franca

With a walk among the vineyards in Martina Franca and a wine tasting, you will discover the Apulian wine tradition in one of the most suggestive areas. Martina Franca is a town in the Itria Valley, surrounded by secular olive trees and vineyards. You will walk among the vineyards of the Mediterranean Scrub and listen to the histories of the winery while discovering some secrets regarding their white wine. At the end of the walk, you just have to relax and taste the local wines accompanied by local delicacies.

Wine tasting in a wine bar in Ostuni

In Ostuni, the white city, you can relax and take part in a wine tasting in a wine bar of the center. You will discover the wine culture of this land thanks to three of its most representative wines. They will be accompanied by local food, which is also very rooted in Apulian tradition. You will get lost in the flavors of wine and the tastes of the food, living a full Apulian experience.

Wine tasting and aperitivo in a winery in Ostuni

In Ostuni, you can also visit a winery in the Apulian countryside. You will discover how wine is produced and then dive into the Apulian wine tradition by tasting four glasses of wine, accompanied by local products such as taralli and fresh cuts.

Wine tasting in Lecce

Salento is another prosperous area for wine production in Apulia. Wine and Baroque style meet in our tour of Lecce with a tasting of Salento's wines. A local guide will tell you everything about the Baroque city, then accompany you to your tasting of Salento's wines and local delicacies.

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August 13th, 2021