Dinner in the Vineyard near Brindisi: Wine Tasting & Walk

Taste three wines paired with a five-course dinner as the sun sets over the Itria Valley

A three-hour dinner experience in a vineyard near Brindisi combines a walk through the vines with a five-course meal and wine tasting. You'll start by learning how grapes are grown and turned into wine, then sit at a table set among the rows for appetizers, handmade orecchiette, bombette cooked on the stove, and dessert, each course paired with white, rosé or red wine from the vineyard. The meal is cooked by a local family and shared with other travelers; dietary requests are accommodated.

The Experience

The vineyard walk comes first. Your host talks through the history of the Itria Valley, local grape cultivation and the winemaking process as you move through the rows. By the time you reach the table—set directly in the vineyard—the landscape and the vines have become part of the meal itself. The sunset over the hills frames the evening.

Dinner unfolds in courses. Five appetizers arrive with the first two wines: broad bean purée, focaccia from Bari, seasonal vegetables. Then handmade orecchiette, made a few hours before service, paired with a wine chosen to match it. The bombette—local meat cooked on the stove in the traditional way—comes next with a third wine. Dessert and rosoli (a local liqueur) close the meal. Each wine is from the vineyard's own production, and the tasting moves through white, rosé and red as the courses progress.

The table is shared. You'll sit with other travelers from different countries and backgrounds, and the family atmosphere is built into the experience—this is how the vineyard operates. If you have food intolerances or preferences, the kitchen adjusts the menu before you arrive. Wheelchair access is available throughout the grounds and at the table.

What’s included

• Typical dinner with five appetizers, handmade orecchiette, bombette and meat cooked on the stove, dessert and rosoli.
• three wines from the vineyard's production paired across the courses.
• vineyard walk with explanation of local history, grape cultivation and winemaking.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Vigna il Castagno

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat local food cooked by a family that has lived in the Itria Valley for generations, paired with wines they've made themselves—the walk through the vines and the shared table with travelers from other countries are what make it a single experience instead of just a meal.

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Top questions

What happens during the vineyard walk?

The walk covers the history of the Itria Valley, local traditions, how grapes are cultivated, and how they're transformed into wine. It takes place before dinner and sets the context for the wines and food you'll taste.

How many wines are included in the tasting?

Three wines from the vineyard's own production are paired across the courses—a white and rosé with the appetizers and first course, then a red with the main course. The tasting moves through the color spectrum as the meal progresses.

Can I request changes to the menu for dietary needs?

Yes. The kitchen varies the menu according to intolerances and requests before the meal, so let the operator know when you book if you have any dietary requirements.

Is this a private dinner or shared with other people?

The table is shared with other travelers from different countries. The family atmosphere and international company are part of what the vineyard offers as an experience.

What's included in the five-course meal?

Five appetizers, handmade orecchiette, bombette cooked on the stove, dessert, and rosoli liqueur. All courses are prepared by the local family and paired with the vineyard's wines.