Puglia is not simply visited: it is lived, tasted, touched, and listened to. For this reason, several years ago I created La Trullaia, a project born from the desire to tell the story of this land in the most authentic way possible. With La Trullaia Experience, I have selected a series of activities designed to help you discover the region through its most genuine gestures. Not standard services, but real encounters: with those who cultivate the land, produce wine, preserve ancient recipes, or simply live every day in this extraordinary valley. Each experience is designed to add another layer to your journey, because the Valle d’Itria is made of breathtaking landscapes, certainly – but also of hands, flavors, silences, and traditions that deserve to be experienced up close
Among vineyards, farmhouses, and ancient olive trees
You will have the opportunity to visit historic masserie nestled in the countryside, discover orchards and ancient gardens, and walk among centuries-old olive trees that tell stories spanning generations. In each of these places, you will be welcomed with a tasting of local wines, traditional products, or a simple zero-kilometre sandwich, prepared by those who live and breathe Puglia every day.
Hands in the dough
Traditional recipes are a heritage that is still proudly passed down here. You will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare handmade orecchiette, panzerotti, or the classic Apulian taralli, guided by those who have known these recipes their entire lives. It is an experience that carries the scent of home and often becomes one of the most precious memories of the journey.
In the heart of the Itria Valley vineyards
For those who love wine, an experience among the vineyards and historic wineries of the area is not to be missed. Walking through the vines, listening to stories, and enjoying guided tastings, you will discover a more intimate and surprising side of Puglia – one shaped by changing seasons, working hands, and traditions that continue to live on.
Slow-paced experiences
The Valle d’Itria reveals its true beauty when explored slowly. For this reason, we offer scenic walks along paths immersed in the countryside, among dry stone walls, Mediterranean woods, and wide open landscapes. It is a simple and authentic way to reconnect with the rhythm of nature – perhaps with a glass of wine along the way.
Private tastings
For those seeking a dedicated moment, we organize guided tastings of local wines and typical products, either directly at the house or in carefully selected locations across the region. An intimate way to explore Puglia through its scents, stories, and flavors, at a gentle and attentive pace.
Each experience is flexible and designed to adapt to your rhythm. And, by reservation, services such as hairdressing, beauty treatments, or massages are available directly at Locorò 1764. Because a journey is made of places, yes – but it is the gestures, encounters, and flavors that make it truly unforgettable.
Would you like to discover all the available activities, or create your own tailor-made experience? Write to me by email, and together we will design your Trullaia Experience