Welcome and aperitif: Taste local white wines with homemade friselline bread with tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil.
Cellar and barrel room tour: Discover the secrets of winemaking and sample Primitivo straight from the barrel.
Comparative tasting: Compare the same wine in aging with bottled Primitivo di Manduria DOP, paired with local pecorino cheese.
Sweet grand finale: Enjoy Primitivo di Manduria DOCG Dolce Naturale with traditional almond-based Apulian desserts.
Traditional lunch in a historic olive mill (optional): Choose the lunch option and end the experience with a traditional Apulian menu served in an ancient 18th-century semi-hypogeum olive mill, accompanied by typical almond-based desserts.
- Live an authentic journey into the wine tradition of Salento, immersed in culture, history, and passion for wine
- Taste a selection of fine local wines, from Fiano and Bianco d’Alessano to the renowned Primitivo di Manduria
- Discover the secrets of production with a comparative tasting between wine aging in barrique and the finished bottled product
- End with a unique moment: Primitivo di Manduria DOCG Dolce Naturale, paired with traditional Apulian almond desserts
- Choose the lunch option for a complete experience with a traditional Apulian menu in a historic location
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| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Participants | 2 to 10 people |
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| Important information | The tasting is not available to participants under 18 years of age. The winery cannot be reached on foot. You need to have your own vehicle. For further information or additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the phone number below. Our team will be happy to provide you with all the details you need to ensure a memorable experience during the wine tour in Torricella, just a few steps from Manduria. Contact number: +39 0835334543 / +39 3783012970 We will be available to assist you with any request or clarification, ensuring that your tour is organized flawlessly and without any issues. NOTE: The itinerary indicated in the program may be subject to changes for operational reasons or unforeseen circumstances (especially weather conditions). However, the number and quality of visits and excursions will be maintained. Any changes will not entitle you to a refund. |
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Discover Primitivo Red Wine Tour and Manduria Wine Tasting
Embark on an unforgettable Primitivo red wine tour in the heart of Manduria, the homeland of one of Italy’s most iconic wines. Choose between a traditional farmer's lunch or a guided tasting experience — both designed to immerse you in the authentic flavors, aromas, and traditions of southern Italy. Warm hospitality, premium wines, and local delicacies will accompany you on this unique Manduria wine tasting journey through the Salento countryside.
From the vineyard to the barrel cellar
Your Primitivo red wine tour begins with a welcome aperitif featuring local white wines “Sosó” Fiano and Bianco D’Alessano IGP Salento, paired with homemade friselline bread topped with fresh tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. Continue with a guided visit of the winery and barrel cellar, where you’ll taste Primitivo tapped directly from the barrique before comparing it with the bottled version — a true Manduria wine tasting experience that reveals the wine’s evolving character.
A journey into authentic flavors
Enhance your tasting with traditional pecorino cheese and finish with a glass of Primitivo di Manduria DOCG Dolce Naturale, the crown jewel of the region’s wine production. For a more immersive Primitivo red wine tour, opt for the experience that includes a traditional farmer's lunch in an 18th-century semi-hypogeum oil mill, where you’ll savor homemade dishes and almond-based desserts.
Between wine, history, and tradition
This Manduria wine tasting is more than a simple visit — it’s a journey into centuries-old winemaking culture
