Taranto's hinterland is the spiritual home of Primitivo — Italy's most ancient red grape. Tenute Girolamo is one of the province's most lauded estates, offering private tastings in a beautifully restored masseria setting.
What to expect
A private transfer (arrange via your concierge or Tours by Locals) delivers you to the estate's honey-stone masseria, surrounded by gnarled centenary vines. The tasting unfolds across several expressions — from a fresh rosato to the estate's flagship aged Primitivo — paired with local cured meats, aged ricotta salata and taralli. The estate's oenoteca and barrel cellar provide a sensory masterclass in one of Italy's most characterful wine regions.
Good to know
Tenute Girolamo is located in the Taranto wine country, approximately 20–30 minutes from the pier by private car. Book the tasting directly with the estate well ahead of your port day. Combine with a morning visit to MarTa or the old city for a perfectly balanced day.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Taranto — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Taranto
- MarTa National Archaeological Museum: Private Guided Tour
- Alberobello Trulli & Itria Valley: Private Full-Day Immersion
- Castello Aragonese Taranto: Private Expert-Led History Tour
- Ostuni 'The White City' & Masseria Lunch: Private Apulian Day
- Taranto Old City & Cathedral of San Cataldo: Private Walking Tour