Things to do in Putignano

The sommelier is a member of a cooperative social enterprise, which deals with Puglia wine-growing landscape protection, agroecology and natural winemaking. The focus of the enterprise is on networking small wine growers who produce artisanal, natural or so-called 'low-intervention' wines that respect the territory from which the grapes come from, trying to express it at its best in the winery. Three wines will be tasted initially with the bottles covered, to let judgement on each wine to be free of prejudice. Then, under the guidance of the sommellier, you will have a conversation on the impressions suggested by the taste. The choice of wines favours those from the area around Figazzano, the Valle d'Itria and the Murgia dei Trulli, but will go beyond these boundaries to better appreciate the different wine-growing areas of Puglia.

All our bikes are equipped with drive unit Bosch's Performance Line CX drive unit and they are all TREK mountain bikes. Performance Line CX ensures a unique eMTB experience, combines high quality materials with extremely powerful traction, this drive unit represents an absolute benchmark. If you want to have a self guided tour we can suggest you a GPX track to follow the itinerary from your smartphone. Download the GPX file and use it in your navigation App (Komoot or Strava for example). You will have the instructions to follow the route in total autonomy.

Your yoga teacher welcomes you in a location immersed in the countryside of Valle d'Itria, which is also the laboratory of a local artist of the area known for big decorative doilies. There are different open spaces where to do yoga and your teacher is going to decide the best place based on climatic conditions. Experience now an exclusive Yoga session. The teacher leads you along an experience involving breathing exercises, meditation and different postural sequences, immersed in the magnificent Puglia countryside.

Gigi will welcome you to one of Putignano’s most iconic restaurants. Located in the historic centre of the town, the restaurant was once a wine cellar where wine was produced. Later transformed into a tavern in the 1980s, Gigi moved his pizzeria there in 2021. It is partly excavated in the rock and characterised by magnificent stone vaults. At the beginning of the pizza cooking class, Gigi will tell you about his journey as a pizza chef. He will show you the top-quality ingredients that he uses both for the dough and for the toppings of his gourmet pizzas – which have become regionally famous for the creativity of their combinations – and he will explain you the maturation process of the dough. Next, getting to the heart of the pizza making experience, Gigi will guide you in the preparation of your pizza. You will start by preparing the dough and closing the dough balls to make pizzas. Then, using dough that has already matured for over 48 hours and is therefore highly digestible, you will learn how to hand stretch and garnish your pizza. It will then be time to put your gourmet pizza in the oven with a professional peel, like a real pizzaiolo, and wait for it to bake. The pizza experience will end with the tasting of the pizzas that each participant will have prepared. Sitting around a table and accompanying the tasting with a drink, you will have time to chat with Gigi to ask him all the questions you want and learn more about his story as a creative pizza chef.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Puglia's most captivating towns with this intimate, private tour. Your adventure begins in Conversano, where you'll stroll through its historic center, admiring ancient architecture and uncovering fascinating local legends with your knowledgeable guide. Next, you'll be whisked away to the enchanting Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its unique trulli houses. Here, you'll step back in time as you explore these iconic conical-roofed dwellings, learning about their history and significance in Puglian culture. Your final destination is the coastal gem of Monopoli. Lose yourself in its maze-like old town, where whitewashed buildings and charming piazzas await at every turn. Breathe in the fresh sea air as you admire the picturesque harbor and ancient city walls. Throughout the tour, you'll have ample opportunities to savor local specialties, from creamy burrata to crisp Puglian wines. Your expert guide will share insider knowledge and hidden gems, ensuring a truly authentic experience. With comfortable transportation in a private minivan and a maximum of 7 participants, this tour offers the perfect blend of luxury, intimacy, and cultural immersion. Whether you're a couple seeking a romantic day out, a family looking for an educational adventure, or a small group of friends eager to explore Puglia's treasures, this tour promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy's heel.

Sara will welcome you to her farm (in Italian “masseria”) surrounded by olive trees, pastures, farmland and dry-stone walls. This is where Sara grew up and learned everything she knows about cows, cheese and rural traditions. No matter what season you visit Sara’s dairy farm, you will always be impressed by the richness of nature and its colours. At the beginning of the mozzarella making tour, Sara will walk you through her dairy farm and explain to you how she looks after her cows and bulls, a hundred head of cattle that represent the heart of her work. In fact, besides being as attached to them as if they were her own children, their well-being is essential for the quality of the milk and thus of the cheeses that Sara produces. Moving to the mozzarella workshop, Sara will explain the various steps that she takes every day to transform freshly milked milk into delicious mozzarella, ricotta, caciocavallo and many other types of cheese. You will be able to see with your own eyes with which expert movements Sara works the “pasta filata”, which you can then shape to make mozzarella yourself, to be tasted on the spot, still warm. The mozzarella making experience will end with a generous tasting of the fresh and aged cheeses that Sara produces at the farm, all made by hand and with the use of whey starter according to the most authentic tradition. This provides an inimitable taste to its dairy products and makes them almost lactose-free. During the cheese tasting of the mozzarella making experience, you will have time to chat with Sara to ask her all the questions you want and learn more about her story as a breeder and artisan cheesemaker.