Having returned from Puglia yesterday I have to say it was a revelation!
As you might expect – we received the legendary Italian hospitality. Everyone we met was warm, open and friendly. Generous with their time and wines.
Puglia is going through a dramatic transformation at the moment, moving from bulk production to a more high quality focus.
It is not well developed from a wine tourism perspective but therein lies its joy.
It is a place of amazing discovery – fascinating scenery – it is definitely not all flat and a myriad of exciting grape varieties – many of which I was tasting for the first time.
The cuisine was exciting, the winemakers were passionate and olive trees are everywhere.
I can’t wait to visit again.