Meeting with the Shepherdess of the Murgia: nature, animals and excellent cheeses
An authentic experience among pastures, animals, pastoral traditions and flavours of the Alta Murgia
Experience the rural soul of the Alta Murgia by meeting Mariantonietta, a shepherdess and guardian of ancient traditions. Visit the masseria, get to know the animals, observe the preparation of the cheeses and end the experience with a tasty tasting of local products.
Experience available throughout the year, on reservation and subject to the availability of Masseria Scalera.
The programme of the masseria experience
- Independent arrival at Masseria Scalera
- Welcome and meeting with Mariantonietta, the Shepherdess of the Murgia
- Presentation of the masseria and its family history
- Introduction to the landscape and pastoral traditions of the Alta Murgia
- Account of the daily life of a shepherdess
- Visit to the spaces of the farm
- Encounter with sheep, goats and cattle raised at the masseria
- Account of the relationship between the animals, the pastures and the quality of the cheeses
- Entry into the cheese-making workshop
- Demonstration of the artisan preparation of cheeses and mozzarella
- Explanation of the main stages of milk processing
- Account of the traditional techniques handed down for generations
- Tasting of typical cheeses produced by the masseria
- Tasting of Pane di Altamura DOP and local products
- Conclusion of the experience with local wine, water and coffee
What the experience includes
- Welcome at Masseria Scalera
- Meeting with Mariantonietta, the Shepherdess of the Murgia
- Guided visit to the masseria
- Encounter with the animals of the farm
- Introduction to the traditional sheep farming of the Alta Murgia
- Access to the production workshop
- Cheese-making demonstration
- Explanation of the production of cheeses and mozzarella
- Tasting of typical cheeses
- Pane di Altamura DOP
- Selected local products
- Water
- Local wine
- Coffee
- Possibility to customise the tasting, upon request
- Possibility to request an authorised transport service through the reception of Hotel San Nicola
Useful information
- Overall duration of the experience: about 3 hours
- Indicative cost: starting from €30 per person
- Any formula from €40 per person to be confirmed according to the services and the chosen tasting
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people
- Experience available exclusively on reservation
- The visit is subject to the availability of Masseria Scalera
- Each participant must reach the masseria by their own vehicle
- Alternatively, an authorised transport service can be requested
- The transport service must be requested in advance at the reception of Hotel San Nicola
- The cost of transport is not included in the experience fee
- The departure point and time of the transport must be agreed separately
- Comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for a rural environment are recommended
- Part of the activity may take place outdoors
- The programme may be modified according to weather conditions
- The encounter with the animals takes place in respect of the activities and rhythms of the masseria
- The demonstration may vary according to the production planned for the day
- Any food allergies or intolerances must be communicated in advance
- The tasting can be customised upon request and confirmation
- Additional consumption or purchases are not included
- Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult
- The final times and fees must be confirmed at the time of booking
