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Tastings at a Masseria: discovering Puglia through its local products

19/06/2026
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When you think of Puglia, the first things that come to mind are crystal-clear waters, whitewashed villages and long stretches of olive trees shaping the landscape.

But there is another way to truly get to know this land: by tasting it.

Every product tells a story. From extra virgin olive oil to taralli, from cheeses to the great wines of Salento, each flavour becomes a gateway to a unique territory.

If you are looking for an authentic experience during your stay in Puglia, a tasting at a masseria can become a journey through the region’s finest food and wine traditions.

Extra virgin olive oil and the Itria Valley

Puglia is Italy’s largest olive oil-producing region, and its centuries-old olive trees are one of the most recognisable symbols of the area.

Among the most fascinating places to visit is the Itria Valley, where olive groves alternate with traditional trulli and historic masserie. Here, extra virgin olive oil is made from native cultivars that offer herbaceous aromas, almond notes and a pleasant freshness.

Tasting Apulian olive oil means understanding the deep bond between this land and its agriculture: a tradition passed down through generations.

Taralli and the traditions of Bari

Crunchy, simple and irresistible: taralli are probably Puglia’s most iconic product.

Their history is closely linked to the Bari area, where for centuries they have accompanied aperitifs, convivial moments and tastings of local wines.

Made with simple ingredients such as flour, extra virgin olive oil and white wine, they perfectly represent Apulian cuisine: essential, genuine and full of character.

A small bite that captures all the simplicity of Mediterranean tradition.

The cheeses of the Murgia

Moving inland, you reach the Murgia: a land of pastures and farms where some of the region’s most appreciated cheeses are produced.

Burrata di Andria PGI, Pallone di Gravina and Canestrato Pugliese PDO all tell the story of a dairy culture deeply rooted in the territory.

Each cheese reveals a different nuance of rural Puglia, made of masserie, farmers and age-old artisanal knowledge.

Paired with Primitivo Rosato or Ficheto by Masseria Borgo dei Trulli, they become the protagonists of a complete gastronomic experience.

The wines of Salento

In Salento, among vineyards kissed by the sun and the sea breeze, wines are born that express all the character of this land.

This is where Masseria Borgo dei Trulli is located, a place where guests can enjoy guided tastings designed to introduce them to Puglia’s winemaking heritage through some of the winery’s most representative labels.

A tasting experience to discover the true Puglia

Visiting Puglia means allowing yourself to be surprised by landscapes, traditions and flavours that tell a thousand-year-old story.

A tasting at a masseria brings all of this together in a single experience: tasting authentic products, discovering the work behind every bottle and exploring the territory through its most genuine expressions.

If you want to discover Puglia through its flavours, the tastings at Masseria Borgo dei Trulli offer an engaging journey through wine, culture and tradition.

You can choose from three experiences designed to introduce you to the territory through its most representative wines:

  • Wine Experience Ficheto: a 1-hour guided tour, available in Italian and English, including a visit to the vineyards and winery, followed by a tasting of 3 Selezione wines paired with typical local products.
  • Wine Experience Mirea: a 1-hour and 30-minute itinerant experience, available in Italian and English, guiding guests through the most representative and iconic areas of the estate, with a tasting of 4 Selezione wines and a selection of typical local products.
  • Wine Experience Signor P.: an exclusive 2-hour experience featuring a panoramic Golf Car tour through the vineyards, available in Italian and English. The experience includes a welcome aperitif with Spumante at the historic trulli, a visit to the winery and a tasting of 4 selected wines paired with typical local products.

Discover the available experiences and book your tasting at Masseria Borgo dei Trulli.

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