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Family-Run Farm Near Ostuni: Mozzarella Experience with Tasting
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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in:
English
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Offered languages
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- English
- Italian
True authenticity: experience a family-run masseria, far from mass tourism.
Meet the master cheesemaker: discover the secrets of Apulian mozzarella from those who make it every day.
Immersion in rural life: from the stable to the dairy, follow the entire production process.
Unique natural setting: a masseria surrounded by the evocative oak forest.
Tradition and innovation: observe artisanal techniques alongside modern technologies.
Farm-to-table tasting: enjoy ultra-fresh products made directly at the masseria.
Educational and sensory experience: discover the culture, history, and flavors of Apulia.
Suitable for everyone: ideal for couples, families, and small groups.
Example Menu
Starter
Tasting
Dairy products such as mozzarella, burratina or stracciatella, caciocavallo, local cold cuts, focaccia and/or baked goods, local wine and more
What's Included
Local wine
Demonstration of the mozzarella-making process by a master cheesemaker
Guided tour of the farm and the dairy
Tasting of dairy products, cheeses, cured meats, baked goods, and other local specialties
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Transfers to/from the masseria
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point, Masseria Frangite Via Ceglie Ostuni, 102, 72013 Ceglie Messapica (Brindisi)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Take part in an authentic experience at a family-run masseria set in the Apulian countryside near Ostuni.
Meet an expert master cheesemaker and join a mozzarella workshop explaining every step of the traditional production process.
Observe up close the key moment of mozzarella stretching (filatura), the heart of Apulian cheesemaking tradition.
Visit the masseria and the farm and discover its history, values, and production philosophy.
Explore the stable with cows, calves, and pigs, the vegetable garden, and the milking area to understand the full agricultural and dairy cycle.
Enter the dairy facility and see the technologies and techniques used to produce cow’s milk mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, and other typical cheeses.
Wrap up the experience with a guided tasting of masseria products, including fresh dairy items such as mozzarella, burrata, or stracciatella, typical cheeses like caciocavallo, cured meats, baked goods, and traditional desserts.
Enjoy the tasting accompanied by wine and water, immersing yourself in the authentic flavors of Apulian tradition.
Meet an expert master cheesemaker and join a mozzarella workshop explaining every step of the traditional production process.
Observe up close the key moment of mozzarella stretching (filatura), the heart of Apulian cheesemaking tradition.
Visit the masseria and the farm and discover its history, values, and production philosophy.
Explore the stable with cows, calves, and pigs, the vegetable garden, and the milking area to understand the full agricultural and dairy cycle.
Enter the dairy facility and see the technologies and techniques used to produce cow’s milk mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, and other typical cheeses.
Wrap up the experience with a guided tasting of masseria products, including fresh dairy items such as mozzarella, burrata, or stracciatella, typical cheeses like caciocavallo, cured meats, baked goods, and traditional desserts.
Enjoy the tasting accompanied by wine and water, immersing yourself in the authentic flavors of Apulian tradition.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
- Between November and March, due to fewer flight connections and lower tourist demand, tour schedules may be subject to change. During this period, visits are usually grouped into 2–3 days per week to ensure the minimum number of participants.
- Note for the tour in Italian: depending on availability, the tour may be shared with an international group. In this case, English will be the main language used during the tour, as it is the common language spoken by most participants
- Whenever possible, the guide will be happy to briefly clarify specific points in Italian, as long as this does not interrupt the flow of the tour
- There will, however, be some opportunities to enjoy the experience in Italian. During the visit to the dairy, you will be able to speak directly with the cheesemaker in Italian, and during the tasting, the cheeses and other local products will also be introduced and explained to you in Italian
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- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
- Between November and March, due to fewer flight connections and lower tourist demand, tour schedules may be subject to change. During this period, visits are usually grouped into 2–3 days per week to ensure the minimum number of participants.
- Note for the tour in Italian: depending on availability, the tour may be shared with an international group. In this case, English will be the main language used during the tour, as it is the common language spoken by most participants
- Whenever possible, the guide will be happy to briefly clarify specific points in Italian, as long as this does not interrupt the flow of the tour
- There will, however, be some opportunities to enjoy the experience in Italian. During the visit to the dairy, you will be able to speak directly with the cheesemaker in Italian, and during the tasting, the cheeses and other local products will also be introduced and explained to you in Italian
- The Mozzarella Experience does not include hands-on mozzarella making by participants. However, guests are still welcome to interact with the cheesemaker and, where possible, try handling the stretched curd themselves
- Not recommended for travelers with lactose intolerance
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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