In Valle d’Itria the winery offers an interesting wine tourism offer: sensorial experiences and gastronomic itineraries with zero kilometer first fruits.
Amalberga announces the opening of its headquarters in Ostuni , in the heart of the Itria Valley . Framed by a suggestive landscape of trulli, centuries-old olive trees and dry stone walls, the winery chooses a contemporary, sustainable structure, in synergy with the local community which offers the opportunity to discover and experience the area through unique food and wine itineraries , capable of enhance the wines produced by the Ostuni area.
“After 10 years, we are happy and proud that our project has finally found its home – declares Dario De Pascale , owner of Amalberga together with partners Roberto Fracassetti and Roberto Candia – we have created a place open to all in which to immerse oneself in the riches and in local traditions. We want to rediscover and enhance the Ostuni Doc and its native varieties through the development of wine tourism activities that fully communicate our land and our wines”.
Amaberga’s experiential offer takes the form of three different solutions. The first, Vegetable Garden and Wine , consists of a sensorial encounter with the vegetable garden managed by the Vallegna agricultural company of Ostuni: guests will be able to combine a glass of wine with the aromas and flavors of the earth contained in delicious tastings prepared with local organic raw materials. zero. For those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the production processes, the Ostuni company offers the Cantina Ipogea option, a guided tour that explores the winemaking and aging areas, concluding the journey in the Ama Dopolavoro wine bar, where the tasting of three wines will take place accompanied by a selection of local dishes. Finally, Complete Experience combines both visits for a total immersion in the world of Amalberga.
The structure, completed in recent days, is designed on two underground floors, taking advantage of the constant temperatures of the subsoil to maximize energy savings and carry out winemaking and refinement without the use of air conditioning. The cellar welcomes visitors on the ground floor, surrounded by a garden of over 6000 m2 where, among oak trees and centuries-old olive trees, there are two modern and convivial areas intended for wine tourism. A laboratory for developing ideas and activities open to all: Ama Chilometro Zero is the space dedicated to the creation of events, with a staff available for the organization of banquets and simple and elegant local cuisine. Ama Dopolavoro , an ancient Saracen trullo restored and used as a wine bar and point of sale open every day from 9.30 to 22.30, allows you to taste all the wines of Amaberga combined with local gastronomy products. Respecting the principles of the Mediterranean diet, Ama Dopolavoro offers a wide vegetarian choice, with zero kilometer ingredients from organic farming.
Amaberga presents itself as a meeting place between wine, territory and culture, offering an authentic and fascinating wine tourism experience. For further information and reservations, write to info@amalberga.it