Ginosa wine tour from Matera: Private vineyard tasting

Taste Ginosa wines straight from the vineyard where they're made

A private half-day wine tour departing from Matera that takes you by van to the vineyards and cellars of Ginosa, where a local expert guides you through the winemaking tradition and ends with a tasting of the winery's selections paired with local snacks. The tour runs about four hours and includes round-trip transfer, cellar access, and vineyard walks. Guides speak English or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private tour to Ginosa vineyards

• Van ride from Matera to Ginosa
• Explore Ginosa winery with experts
• Stroll through vineyards and olive groves
• Wine tasting with local snacks
• Return to Matera by van

The experience

Ginosa sits in the heart of Puglia's wine country, and this tour gets you there by private van from Matera without the hassle of driving yourself. You'll spend the morning moving through the landscape at a comfortable pace, then arrive at a working winery where a local expert walks you through how the wines are made: the tradition, the technique, the choices that go into each bottle. The cellar tour and vineyard stroll are built into the same half-day, so you see both the working side and the land itself.

The tasting comes at the end, after you've walked the vineyards and learned what goes into the wine. You'll taste a range of the winery's selections paired with local snacks. The flavors are meant to show you what Puglian winemaking actually tastes like, not just what sounds good on a menu. Then the van brings you back to Matera, and the whole thing fits into a morning or early afternoon without eating your whole day.

The van is air-conditioned and seats up to eight passengers, and you get personalized pickup and drop-off at your Matera hotel or accommodation. A driver and guide are assigned the day before, so you'll know who's coming. If you need help during the tour (a question, a change, anything), you can reach the team by phone, WhatsApp, or email while you're there.

What’s included

• Private round-trip transfer from Matera in an air-conditioned Mercedes or Ford Transit minivan.
• personalized pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
• guided tour of the winery cellars and vineyards with a local expert.
• wine tasting of the winery's selections.
• local snacks paired with the wines.
• full tourist assistance by phone, WhatsApp, or email during the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Martulli Viaggi

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste wines in the place they're made and understand how they're produced, rather than just sampling in a tasting room. The private van and personalized pickup mean you don't drive yourself or wait for a group to assemble.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens during the vineyard walk in Ginosa?

You stroll through the vineyards and olive groves surrounding the winery, seeing the centuries-old trees and the landscape where the grapes grow. The walk is part of the guided tour, so the expert explains the agricultural heritage and how the land shapes the wine.

Is this tour just tasting, or do I learn how the wine is actually made?

The cellar tour is where you learn the winemaking process from a local expert who shows you the tradition and technique. The tasting comes after, so you understand what you're tasting and why the wines taste the way they do.

How long is the whole tour, and when does it start?

The tour runs about four hours from the time you're picked up in Matera until you're dropped back. It departs in the morning. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed when you book.

What's included in the wine tasting at the end?

The tasting includes a range of the winery's wine selections paired with local snacks: regional products chosen to complement the wines. It's designed to give you a real taste of Puglian flavors and tradition.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Ginosa, or is it included?

Transport is included: a private air-conditioned van picks you up at your Matera accommodation and brings you back after the tour. The driver is assigned the day before your departure.