A journey through the authentic flavours of the Murgia, Pane di Altamura DOP, Apulian wines and the gastronomic excellences that tell the true soul of the land.
Food & Wine in Altamura
Puglia is a land that tells its story through taste. Every product, every recipe and every wine holds a story made of traditions, rural culture and a deep bond with the land. Staying at Hotel San Nicola also means enjoying an authentic food and wine experience, discovering the flavours that have made the Murgia and Puglia famous throughout the world.
Altamura is one of the symbolic places of Apulian gastronomic excellence. Here the cuisine still preserves respect for recipes handed down over time, local raw materials and seasonality. A heritage reflected in traditional dishes, historic ovens and farms that continue to enhance the land.
Altamura PDO Bread: symbol of the city
Speaking of gastronomy in Altamura inevitably means speaking of the famous Pane di Altamura DOP, one of the most well-known and appreciated products of Italian tradition.
Prepared with selected durum wheat semolina grown in the Alta Murgia and baked in traditional wood-fired ovens, Pane di Altamura has become an identity symbol of the city. Strolling in the historic centre means letting yourself be guided by the scent of freshly baked bread coming out of the historic ovens, some of which have been active for generations.
Visiting Altamura without tasting its bread means missing an important part of the travel experience.
The flavours of Apulian cuisine
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The flavours of Apulian cuisine
The Apulian gastronomic tradition is based on simplicity and the quality of raw materials. Extra virgin olive oil, seasonal vegetables, legumes, cheeses, local meats and pasta made according to ancient recipes represent the heart of local cuisine.
Among the most loved specialities we find:
Orecchiette of Apulian tradition
Focaccia and baked products
Burrata and artisan dairy products
Typical Murgia cured meats
Grilled meat
Products of local agriculture
Traditional Apulian desserts
Each dish tells a story and helps to make the stay an authentic and engaging experience.
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Apulian wines to discover
Puglia is today one of the most interesting wine regions in Italy. From great structured reds to fresh and fragrant whites, the territory offers an extraordinary variety of labels that perfectly accompany local cuisine.
During a stay in Altamura you can discover some of the most representative wines of the region:
Primitivo
Nero di Troia
Negroamaro
Bombino Nero
Verdeca
Fiano Minutolo
Each glass tells the character of the Apulian land and its agricultural traditions.
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Gastronomic experiences between Altamura and the Murgia
For those who wish to explore the culture of taste, the territory offers numerous opportunities linked to food and wine.
Among the most interesting experiences:
Visits to the historic ovens of Altamura
Tastings of Apulian wines
Gastronomic routes in the historic centre
Visits to farms and dairies
Experiences dedicated to extra virgin olive oil
Tours among masserie and local producers
Discovery of the typical products of the Alta Murgia
These activities allow you to come into direct contact with the people who every day protect and enhance the excellences of the land.
Discover the most authentic side of Puglia through its flavours and let yourself be guided in a Food & Wine experience among Altamura, the Murgia and the excellences of the land.
