Family-Run Farm Near Ostuni: Mozzarella Experience with Tasting

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.

• 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