Description
This Negroamaro winery tour near Lecce starts in the centre of Guagnano, a town about 20 km from the city, and lasts around two hours. The first stop is a historic winery that works to keep its Negroamaro and Primitivo vines alive, in one of Italy's most prestigious wine regions.
From the cellar you walk out among the vineyards, where the old alberello bush-vine training is still used, and the guide explains how the growing methods have passed from one generation to the next. Wear comfortable shoes: the ground is uneven.
Next comes something you would not expect on a wine tour: a retreat a local artist designed after Gaudí. It is a quiet, artistic corner of Guagnano meant for meditation, and it tells a story about the creative side of the area. The finale is a guided tasting led by a qualified sommelier, who pours four of the winery's best-known labels. A Marenna, the Apulian breakfast of regional salumi and cheeses, comes alongside.
- Guided walk through winery and vines
- Tasting of 4 wines with a sommelier
- Platter of salumi and cheeses
- Stop at the Gaudí-inspired retreat
The tour is for adults only, and you need your own car to reach the vineyards in the countryside.