Experiences & Tastings
Experience authentic Apulian wine hospitality at Cantine Dalena in Mottola: guided tours of our 10-hectare hillside vineyards at 400m altitude and cellar with Pietro Dalena and our team of oenologists, with paired homemade delicacies.
Choose Your Experience
All tours are guided in Italian and English by certified sommeliers. Advance reservation is required to ensure an intimate and personalized experience.
3 Glasses & Bakery Bites
A relaxed and casual tasting break: 3 glasses of your choice from Cantine Dalena estate wines, paired with traditional Apulian freshly baked bites.
What's included:
- 3 glasses of wine of your choice from white, rosé, red, or sparkling Dalena labels
- Traditional artisan bakery bites (local taralli, focaccia, and savory bakery snacks)
- Sommelier presentation and tasting notes for the selected labels
- Direct cellar-door bottle purchases available at the wine shop
Estate Tour, Winemaking & Local Buffet
A comprehensive 2 to 3 hour immersive journey: walking tour across estate grounds and vineyards, detailed explanations of production processes, and wine tasting with a generous buffet of local specialties.
What's included:
- Guided walking tour through estate grounds and 10 hillside hectares in Mottola
- Detailed explanation of production and vinification processes in the cellar
- Guided tasting of Cantine Dalena estate wines
- Generous buffet featuring traditional Apulian culinary specialties
Great Reds & Riservas
An in-depth sensory journey dedicated to our award-winning wines and barrel aging in the underground natural stone cellar.
What's included:
- Comprehensive tour including the historic underground barrel cellar
- Winemaking insights with owner Pietro and the team of oenologists
- Guided tasting of 4 labels: Minguccio (15.5%), Limus (Barrique), Primitivo Amabile, and Anna Rosé
- Rich platter with Capocollo di Martina Franca, Podolico Caciocavallo, and artisan preserves
Charmat & Sunset on the Murgia Hills
A magical, romantic experience during the golden hour: panoramic aperitivo amidst vineyard rows with hill views and an exclusive private tour.
What's included:
- Welcome flute of Cerchiato Brut Sparkling Wine (Martinotti Method)
- Private tour and 3-generation heritage story with Pietro Dalena
- Guided tasting of 5 top-tier estate labels (sparkling, rosé, and oak-aged reds)
- Gourmet sunset apericena with homemade delicacies and local Apulian specialties
* Listed prices and durations are indicative and can be customized upon request for private groups, special events, or tailored requests.
Availability
Year-round, Monday through Saturday. Sunday upon request.
Languages Spoken
Guided tours available in Italian, English, and French.
Groups & Events
Custom experiences for private groups or corporate events.
Free Parking
Spacious private parking for cars and tour buses.