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From Matera, a private transfer delivers you to Ginosa’s low hills where vineyards and olive groves define the landscape. Enjoy a guided cellar visit, a vineyard walk, and a tasting of local wines paired with regional snacks in a relaxed half-day format.
From Matera, a private transfer delivers you to Ginosa’s low hills where vineyards and olive groves define the landscape. Enjoy a guided cellar visit, a vineyard walk, and a tasting of local wines paired with regional snacks in a relaxed half-day format.
Morning light from Matera slides across limestone fields as a private van eases onto country roads, the driver weaving between olive groves and low stone walls. Within an hour you arrive in Ginosa, where rows of vines and centuries-old olive trees open like pages of a local history book.
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Operated by Martulli Viaggi · Ginosa, Puglia
Morning light from Matera slides across limestone fields as a private van eases onto country roads, the driver weaving between olive groves and low stone walls. Within an hour you arrive in Ginosa, where rows of vines and centuries-old olive trees open like pages of a local history book.
This half-day tour moves at a calm pace: a guided cellar visit, a vineyard stroll, and a tasting of the producer’s selections paired with regional snacks. The landscape here is shaped by karst geology and the acidic soils of southern Puglia—conditions that favor sturdy, aromatic varietals and gnarly olive trees that have anchored local agriculture since Roman and medieval eras. Ginosa’s viticulture is practical and place-driven; small family estates and cooperatives still dominate the rhythm of the harvest and the cellar.
Expect clear, wide skies, the scent of crushed grass and citrus, and a tactile lesson in how climate and soil steer a wine’s personality. Local hosts will explain grape varietals, pruning practices, and the role of olive oil in Puglian cuisine.
Practical side: the experience is easy on the legs but sensory-rich—bring sun protection, a reusable water bottle, and ID for tastings. The tour runs about four hours including private round-trip transfer from Matera in an air-conditioned van. It’s accessible for most travelers but not recommended for those with serious spinal or cardiovascular conditions. Book morning slots to avoid afternoon heat and to catch the vineyards at their quietest; this is a short, immersive way to connect with Puglia’s agricultural heritage without sacrificing comfort.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, flat vineyard walks and minimal standing during tastings.
The private round-trip transfer typically takes about 40–60 minutes each way depending on traffic and the exact winery location.
Yes—tasting of several wines and local snacks are included as part of the tour at the producer’s cellar.
The tour is family-friendly for travel but tastings are for adults only; contact the operator about alternative refreshments for children.
Most producers offer bottles for sale; check customs rules for transporting alcohol and consider vacuum-sealed packaging for flights.
Puglia’s winemaking dates back to antiquity; small estates around Ginosa continue techniques adapted over centuries, blending local varietals with modern cellar practices.
Many producers are shifting to water-wise irrigation and organic pest management to protect fragile karst soils and preserve biodiversity in olive groves.
Martulli Viaggi operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning light from Matera slides across limestone fields as a private van eases onto country roads, the driver weaving between olive groves and low stone walls. Within an hour you arrive in Ginosa, where rows of vines and centuries-old olive trees open like pages of a local history book.
Morning light from Matera slides across limestone fields as a private van eases onto country roads, the driver weaving between olive groves and low stone walls. Within an hour you arrive in Ginosa, where rows of vines and centuries-old olive trees open like pages of a local history book.
This half-day tour moves at a calm pace: a guided cellar visit, a vineyard stroll, and a tasting of the producer’s selections paired with regional snacks. The landscape here is shaped by karst geology and the acidic soils of southern Puglia—conditions that favor sturdy, aromatic varietals and gnarly olive trees that have anchored local agriculture since Roman and medieval eras. Ginosa’s viticulture is practical and place-driven; small family estates and cooperatives still dominate the rhythm of the harvest and the cellar.
Expect clear, wide skies, the scent of crushed grass and citrus, and a tactile lesson in how climate and soil steer a wine’s personality. Local hosts will explain grape varietals, pruning practices, and the role of olive oil in Puglian cuisine.
Practical side: the experience is easy on the legs but sensory-rich—bring sun protection, a reusable water bottle, and ID for tastings. The tour runs about four hours including private round-trip transfer from Matera in an air-conditioned van. It’s accessible for most travelers but not recommended for those with serious spinal or cardiovascular conditions. Book morning slots to avoid afternoon heat and to catch the vineyards at their quietest; this is a short, immersive way to connect with Puglia’s agricultural heritage without sacrificing comfort.