Tenute Il Mandrione — Attraction in Vieste

We have had a one the best tasting experiences visiting Tenuta il Mandrione. The highlight of the experience was meeting winemaker Ambrogio and his family, and learn about her passion for the vineyard and production techniques. Extra virgin olive oil produced on-site and other local delicacies (handpicked by Ambrogio) such diverse variety of meets, high quality cheese, olives and specialties prepared by Ambrogio's mother were served to pair the wine selection that made the whole experience very authentic and unique. Our tour started with a stroll through the vineyard as the sun went down. Vineyard located in Foresta Umbra, Unesco World Heritage, a magical place, which will allow you touch the native vines of the territory. Been able to see the vineyard and learn different techniques was very useful. As a passion winemaker Ambrogio's produce ecological and biodinamic wines, but it was also interesting to learn on his different methods that are used and the hard work that is required to produce high quality products. After the walk we could taste extra virgin olive oil, and four different types of wine (white, 2 rosé and red), which was combined with delicious typical local products (cold cuts, cheeses and bruschette garganiche). During the tasting we continued a interesting discussion about wine and olive production and the future plans for Tenuta il Mandrione. The whole atmosphere was very sincere and friendly. We would like to get some cooking classes from Ambrogio's mother and will come back in October :-). I can guarantee that this sensory wine tasting experience will remain on top of your wine experiences.

Important detail that Ambrogio speak excellent...

A breathtaking way of life. We had a magical day learning about this organic olive oil and wine farm run by a lovely tightknit family. The tour was informative, heartfelt and it'll stay with us. We're visitors from the UK and were impressed and grateful to have had the son give us an explanation in English.

The food, wine and olive oil was plentiful and the grounds absolutely stunning. Don't think twice, visit this place immediately.

May you and your family have many...

Hemos pasado unos días increíbles, Ambrogio desde el minuto uno super disponible y entregado a hacer de nuestra estancia una experiencia. Nada más llegar los ofreció la degustación de vinos de su bodega, tenute il mandrione, la cual incluía productos típicos y de proximidad. Todo un acierto hacerla, pero aviso, es una degustación de la que sales cenado ;). La degustación incluyó varios tipos de embutidos, productos de la zona así como taralli y calabacín frito en "pastella" cocinados por su madre, así como una cata de vinos con tinto, blanco y rosado. Adicionalmente, hicomos una visita a los campos donde te enseña como ha integrado el olivo y la vid en un cultivo no intensivo ecológico, una experiencia que sin duda vale la pena vivir. Ambrogio tiene 34 anos y pertenece a la segunda generación de una empresa familiar en la que el trabajo, la perseverancia y el amor a una tierra se ve en cada una de las cosas que hacen y los productos que elaboran. Como ubicación, en nuestro caso que pretendíamos estar entre el bosque y la playa ha sido perfecta, a pocos minutos de Vieste y Peschici, y a 18 minutos del hayedo más representativo del gargano. Además los apartamentos se encuentran en perfectas condiciones y limpios. Si volvemos, lo haremos aquí, ya que familias como ésta, en la que todos a una para mantener un negocio a flote que vive de varias actividades contemporaneamente merecen todo. Gracias por todo...