About this tour
Spend two hours in Guagnano, 20 km south of Lecce, tasting four Negroamaro and Primitivo wines at a heritage winery whilst wandering alberello vineyards and a whimsical artist's sanctuary. A sommelier guides you through each pour, paired with marenna—a rustic spread of local cured meats and cheeses that ground Puglia's wine tradition in everyday eating.
Highlights
- Four premium Negroamaro and Primitivo tastings with professional sommelier
- Wander alberello vineyards using centuries-old cultivation method
- Artist's creative retreat blending Gaudí-inspired design with nature
- Marenna pairing: cured meats, cheeses, regional breakfast tradition
- Historic family winery preserving Puglian wine heritage
What to expect
You'll drive yourself to Guagnano, arriving at a working winery where vines still grow in the traditional alberello formation—low, squat bushes that dot the landscape. After a stroll through the vineyard, you enter a painter's hideaway, a handcrafted blend of art and architecture that feels more personal studio than tourist attraction. Then settle for the tasting: four wines arrive one by one, each explained by someone who knows the vintage and terroir. Alongside them, cured meats and hard cheeses—the kind locals eat at breakfast—cleanse your palate between sips. Expect a quiet, grown-up afternoon rather than a boisterous group event.
Good to know
You must drive yourself; transport can be arranged for €5 per person, paid on arrival. Adults only (18+). The experience involves vineyard walking on uneven ground—not suitable for spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Bring water and sturdy shoes. Plan for two hours, though lingering is common.
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