Altamura Gourmet Experience: bread, cheeses and wines of the Murgia

The most complete experience for discovering producers, traditions and authentic flavours of the Alta Murgia

From the historic ovens to the dairies of the Murgia, all the way to the wines of the area: enjoy a gourmet tour with a bread-making workshop, tastings and encounters with the artisans of taste.

Experience available throughout the year, on reservation and subject to the availability of the guide, the bakery, the dairy and the winery. Indicative time: from 10:00 to 15:00.

The programme of the Altamura Gourmet Experience

Meeting with the guide at the place indicated at the time of confirmation
Presentation of the day's programme
Introduction to the history and food and wine culture of the Alta Murgia
Guided walk in the historic centre of Altamura
Route among medieval alleys, claustri and historic squares
Account of the Frederician city and its traditions
Visit to a historic bakery in Altamura
In-depth look at Pane di Altamura DOP
Explanation of the ingredients and bread-making techniques
Hands-on experiential workshop
Tasting of Pane di Altamura DOP and focaccia
Transfer or move to the selected dairy
Visit to a local dairy
Introduction to sheep farming and the dairy tradition of the Murgia
Observation of the main stages of milk processing
Tasting of typical cheeses and dairy products
Transfer or move to the selected winery
Visit to a winery of the area
Presentation of the local grape varieties and wines
Guided wine tasting
Tasting of gastronomic products in pairing
Delivery of the kit of typical local products
Conclusion of the experience

What the gourmet experience includes

Guided cultural and gastronomic tour
Accompaniment by a guide for about five hours
Walk in the historic centre of Altamura
In-depth look at the culture of Pane di Altamura DOP
Visit to a historic bakery
Experiential bread-making workshop
Materials and ingredients needed for the workshop
Tasting of Pane di Altamura DOP
Tasting of focaccia and baked specialities
Visit to a local dairy
Introduction to cheese-making techniques
Tasting of typical Murgia cheeses
Visit to a selected winery
Presentation of the wines of the area
Guided tasting of local wines
Water during the tastings, if provided by the confirmed formula
Complimentary gastronomic kit
Bread included in the kit
Extra virgin olive oil included in the kit
Artisan taralli included in the kit

Useful information

Overall duration: about 5 hours
Indicative time: from 10:00 to 15:00
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Maximum number provided by the price list: 25 people
Price for groups of 2 to 3 participants: €185 per person
Price for groups of 4 to 10 participants: €150 per person
Price for groups of 11 to 25 participants: €120 per person
For groups of more than 25 participants a personalised quote must be requested
The fee is calculated according to the actual number of participants
Experience available exclusively on reservation
The programme may be modified according to the availability of the producers
The name of the bakery, the dairy and the winery is confirmed in the final programme
The composition of the tastings may vary according to seasonality and daily production
A full lunch is not included, unless otherwise indicated in the quote
The tastings provided should not automatically be considered a substitute for a full lunch
The movements between the historic centre, the dairy and the winery must be confirmed before booking
Transport is not included, unless expressly indicated in the quote
Each participant may need to be provided with their own vehicle
An authorised transport service can be requested separately
The cost of any transport is calculated separately
Wine tasting is reserved for participants of legal age
For minors a non-alcoholic option must be agreed
Any allergies, intolerances or dietary needs must be communicated in advance
The presence of gluten and dairy products makes a prior check necessary for specific allergies or intolerances
The bread-making workshop is subject to the hygiene and organisational rules of the bakery
Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for the movements are recommended
Admission to museums and monuments is not included, unless otherwise indicated
The language of the visit must be requested at the time of booking
Additional consumption and purchases are not included
The content of the gastronomic kit may be replaced with equivalent products
Payment and cancellation conditions are indicated in the quote
Programme, availability and fees must be reconfirmed at the time of booking