Salento Wine Tasting: Negroamaro with Local Snacks

Taste wine the way it's made, not the way it's sold

A wine tasting and winery tour in Salento where you taste Negroamaro—the region's signature wine—paired with local Apulian snacks. A guide walks you through the vineyard and cellar, explaining the wine's character and how it connects to Salento's soil and harvest. The experience runs about an hour and includes wine and food; you choose from three tasting options at checkout, each building on the same foundation.

The Experience

You arrive at the winery and meet your guide, who speaks English, Italian or Polish. The tasting isn't a quick pour-and-move: it's built around slowing down. Negroamaro is the wine Salento is known for, and the guide walks you through what makes it distinct—the smell, the body, the way it sits on your palate—while you hold the glass and actually taste it. This is the moment most visitors skip when they're rushing through a region, and it's the one that sticks.

The wine pairs with typical Apulian snacks, which means you're tasting them together the way they're meant to work. The guide explains how the wine comes from Salento's land and its harvest, so the pairing isn't random—it's the region explaining itself through what you're eating and drinking. You move through the winery itself, seeing where the wine is made, and the whole thing holds together as a single experience instead of a tasting followed by a tour.

You'll pick one of three options when you book: LA MARENNA focuses on the wine itself; MINI TOUR TERRE DEL NEGROAMARO adds more of the vineyard and region; SIGNOR NEGROAMARO is the fuller version. All three follow the same structure—guide, tasting, snacks, about an hour—so the difference is in how much ground you cover and how deep the guide goes. The winery is wheelchair accessible, and public transport stops are nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

• Guided winery tour in English, Italian or Polish.
• Negroamaro wine tasting.
• typical Apulian snacks paired with the wine.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Feudi Di Guagnano S.r.l.

Is this one for you?Book this if you have an afternoon free and want to understand what Salento actually tastes like instead of just passing through—the guide and the pairing do the work of making the wine make sense. You'll need to be at least 18 to taste the wine.

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Top questions

What is Negroamaro and why does Salento make it?

Negroamaro is the wine Salento is known for—it grows in the region's soil and climate, and the guide explains its character during the tasting. It's the product that defines Salento agriculture, and tasting it at the source shows you why the region is proud of it.

Do I need to know anything about wine before I book this?

No. The guide walks you through the tasting and explains what you're tasting as you go. This is built for people who want to understand the wine, not for experts who already do.

What's the difference between the three tasting options?

LA MARENNA is the core tasting focused on the wine itself; MINI TOUR TERRE DEL NEGROAMARO adds more of the vineyard and the region's story; SIGNOR NEGROAMARO is the most complete version. All three include the guide, wine and snacks, and run about an hour.

Can I get to the winery without a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the winery without driving. The winery itself is wheelchair accessible and designed for all fitness levels.

What time should I arrive, and how long does this take?

The experience runs about an hour from start to finish. You'll taste the wine, eat the snacks, and see the winery itself all in that time—it's built to be thorough without eating your whole afternoon.