This Northern Puglia Food & Wine Journey will give you an idea of the wonderful experiences that Roads Less Traveled Italy can offer
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Northern Puglia Food & Wine Trail: Rustic Masserias and Seaside Sips from Monopoli to Trani and Altamura – 13 days
- Join an orecchiete-making workshop – pinch each “little ear” by hand, then savor your creation drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Savor the freshest seafood overlooking the Adriatic in Monopoli.
- Wander into a centuries-old forno to taste warm, crusty pane di Altamura paired with a bold Nero di Troia and crumbly pecorino.
- Discover Gravina’s rock churches adorned with centuries-old Byzantine frescoes – end your visit there with a taste of creamy burrata in a subterranean cellar.
- For an excellent pairing try Gravina’s DOC Malvasia and Moscato.
- For an excellent pairing try Gravina’s DOC Malvasia and Moscato.
- Join a family masseria for hands-on cheese-making and wood-fired provolone tasting.
- Go for a bike or train ride between the stunning coastal towns of Giovinazzo and Trani – take a break to taste Adriatic oysters and grilled calamari skewers while soaking up the sun.
- Make sure to try the sweet & fragrant Moscato di Trani DOC.
- Make sure to try the sweet & fragrant Moscato di Trani DOC.
- Masseria stays and cucina povera – spend a night in a restored farmhouse, feasting on peasant-style fava & chicory, pasta with chickpeas or artichoke parmesan.
- Lose yourself in Bari Vecchia’s alleys in search of panzerotti stuffed with burrata, golden polenta fritters and focaccia Barese topped with cherry tomatoes and oregano.
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