Tour in Masseria
From Stable to Table
Step inside a working Apulian masseria, meet the cheesemaker, shape fresh mozzarella with your hands, and taste the difference that real farmstead dairy makes.
A Living Masseria
Not a Resort. A Real Working Farm.
Most masserias visitors encounter in Puglia have been transformed into boutique hotels or luxury retreats. Ours is different. It is a living, breathing farm where the day begins before dawn with the sound of roosters, the lowing of cattle, and tractors rolling in and out. This is where Chef Domenico's family has worked the land since 1963, and where his mother Irene still runs the dairy alongside cheesemaker Nico every single morning.
Your 90-Minute Tour
The Experience
A guided tour through three distinct moments, each one revealing a different side of our family's daily life at the masseria.
The Farm Walk
Stroll through the property with an English-speaking guide. Meet the 150 Friesian cows and 50 Ionian goats, walk among the olive groves and almond trees, and learn how the rhythms of the land shape every meal we prepare.
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Hands-On Mozzarella
In the farmstead dairy, cheesemaker Nico guides you through shaping fresh mozzarella by hand. Just fresh curd, hot water, and gestures passed down through generations. His instructions come in colourful local dialect.
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Farmstead Tasting
Sit down and taste what you have just seen being made. Fresh mozzarella still warm, aged ricotta, and other farmstead cheeses, paired with our family's extra-virgin olive oil, jams and freshly baked bread or focaccia.
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Three Generations
Our Family, Our Land
In 1963, Nonno Vincenzo and Nonna Antonetta built the foundations of this masseria. When Vincenzo passed just two years later, grandmother and daughter Irene carried on alone: tending the olive trees, the almond groves, a handful of cows, and the animals of the farmyard. In 1977, Irene married Franchino, and together they expanded the farm one step at a time. Their sons Domenico and Vincenzo grew up among the fields: digging potatoes, harvesting legumes, picking olives, cherries, and almonds, while Nonna prepared lunch for everyone. Today, the masseria spans 100 hectares, with 150 Friesian cows, 50 Ionian goats, 2,000 olive trees, and thousands of almond and cherry trees. A working estate with permanent and seasonal workers, where every labourer receives part of the production for their own family.
In the Dairy
From Morning Milk to Fresh Mozzarella
The dairy lives inside the masseria. Mamma Irene and cheesemaker Nico work the milk every morning. No preservatives, no stabilizers: from fresh milk to cheese in a matter of hours. This is where PugliaKitchen sources the mozzarella, ricotta, and farmstead cheeses that find their way into every menu and every tasting.
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Fresh Morning Milk
The day begins before dawn. The cows are milked, and the fresh milk goes straight to the dairy. Within hours it is transformed into ricotta, still warm and delicate, draining slowly in its traditional molds.
02
The Art of Stretching
Nico works the curd with hot water and a wooden paddle, stretching and folding until the texture is just right. Each gesture has been refined over years of daily practice. During your visit, he will guide your hands through the same motions.
03
From Your Hands to Your Plate
You shape your own mozzarella and then sit down to taste it, still warm, alongside the full range of farmstead cheeses. Nothing compares to eating what you have just made, in the very place where it was born.
“This is not a place you visit. It is a place you feel. The smell of fresh milk, the sound of the animals, the warmth of the curd in your hands: this is where our food begins.”
Chef Domenico Bianco
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Step inside a real working farm, shape fresh mozzarella with your hands, and taste the difference. An experience for families, couples, food lovers, and curious travellers.
Who It's For
Perfect for Everyone
The masseria tour is designed for anyone who wants to see where real dairy products come from, regardless of age or experience. Every visit is unique because the farm itself is always changing.
Food Lovers
Discover what happens before the kitchen: the animals, the milk, the ancient craft. See where the ingredients that define Apulian cuisine are truly born.
Families with Children
Children love meeting the animals, running between hay bales, and shaping their own mozzarella. An experience they'll remember long after the holiday ends.
Couples
A romantic and authentic experience in the Apulian countryside. Far from the tourist trail, close to the rhythms and flavors of real rural life.
Curious Travellers
If you seek authenticity beyond mass tourism, this is your door into real Puglia. No staging, no scripts: just a family, their animals, and their land.
Groups & Friends
An original activity that brings people together around food, nature, and hands-on discovery. Perfect for celebrations or simply a memorable day out.
Tour Operators & DMCs
A unique farm experience to include in your Puglia programmes. Authentic, scalable, and consistently excellent. Get in touch for partnership details.
Everything You Need to Know
Practical Information
Tour Details
- Duration Approximately 90 minutes, including the farm walk, hands-on mozzarella-making, and the farmstead cheese tasting
- Group Size From 2 to 15 guests. Larger groups on request
- Location Our family masseria in the countryside near the Valle d'Itria. Exact location shared after booking
- Languages English-speaking guide included. Nico and Mamma Irene speak in local dialect, our guide translates
- Accessibility The farm is a working agricultural property with uneven terrain. Please let us know of any mobility needs when booking
What's Included
- Farm Walk Guided tour of the property, the stables, the olive groves, and the farmyard
- Mozzarella-Making Hands-on session in the dairy with cheesemaker Nico. You shape your own mozzarella from fresh curd
- Cheese Tasting Fresh mozzarella, aged ricotta, and other farmstead cheeses, paired with our family's extra-virgin olive oil, jams and freshly baked bread or focaccia
- Farm Shop If you'd like to take some of our dairy products home with you, you can buy them in our little shop on the farm.
- Season Year-round, subject to availability. Best visited in the morning when the dairy is active
- Booking At least 1 week in advance, subject to farm and dairy schedule
- Combine It The masseria tour pairs beautifully with a cooking class or a private chef dinner. Ask us for a combined experience
Guest Stories
What Our Guests Say
"We visited with our two children and it was the highlight of our trip. Watching them shape mozzarella with Nico was priceless. The cheese tasting afterwards was the best we had in all of Puglia."
United Kingdom
"This is not a tourist attraction. It is a real farm with real people doing what they have done for generations. Nico's energy is infectious and the mozzarella we made was incredible."
France
"As a food writer, I have visited many farm tours. This one stood out for its authenticity. You can feel the love this family has for their land and their animals. Highly recommended."
Germany
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Tell us about your group, your preferred dates, and any special requests. We'll get back within 48 hours with availability and all the practical details.
“Every morning the dairy comes alive. The smell of fresh milk, the steam rising from the vats, Nico's hands working the curd. This is where our food begins, and where we want you to begin your journey with us.”
Chef Domenico Bianco
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Ready to experience the real Puglia? Contact us to check availability and book your farm tour with hands-on mozzarella-making and farmstead tasting.