A signature Cantina MIR experience
Tradizione Contemporanea: a tasting of amphora, oak and steel in Locorotondo
📍 Locorotondo, Itria Valley (Bari) · Puglia
The experience at a glance
- A journey through three ageing techniques: amphora, French oak and steel
- Native grapes: Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano and Minutolo for the macerated whites; Primitivo, Negroamaro and Susumaniello for the red crus
- In the historic 1860 winery carved into the limestone, in the centre of Locorotondo
The story of the experience
Tradizione Contemporanea is Cantina MIR’s most complete tasting: a guided journey comparing the three ageing methods — amphora, French oak barrel and stainless steel — to reveal how each wine’s character is born.
In the underground cellar, entirely carved into the limestone rock in 1860, you’ll taste macerated whites from native grapes — Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano and Minutolo — and red crus from Primitivo, Negroamaro and Susumaniello, in a constant balance between Apulian tradition and contemporary experimentation.
Every glass comes with food creations designed especially for our wines: artisanal focaccia, local cured meats and cheeses, preserves, taralli and friselle, olives and traditional condiments with grape must and extra virgin olive oil.
The tasting
- 3 bottled wines
- 2 wines still ageing, drawn straight from amphora and tonneaux
The pairings
- Artisanal focaccia
- Fresh and aged local cheeses and cured meats
- Local preserves, taralli and friselle
- Olives and traditional local condiments
- Grape must and extra virgin olive oil
The ideal experience for anyone who wants to truly understand how an artisanal wine is born: from the grape to the ageing technique, all the way to the perfect pairing in the glass.
Frequently asked questions
What’s included in the price?
A guided tasting of 3 bottled wines and 2 wines still ageing, accompanied by artisanal focaccia, fresh and aged cheeses and cured meats, preserves, taralli and friselle, olives, traditional condiments, grape must and extra virgin olive oil.
How long does the experience last?
About 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Where does it take place?
At Cantina MIR, Piazza Aldo Moro 51, in the centre of Locorotondo (BA), in the Itria Valley: the tasting room and the historic underground cellar carved into the limestone in 1860.
How do I book and pay?
You can book through the availability form on this page or via WhatsApp, letting us know your date and number of people: we’ll confirm availability and all the details. Your reservation is confirmed only upon receipt of full prepayment. The experience can also be booked online through our partner platforms.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes: reservations may be changed or cancelled up to 48 hours before the scheduled tasting time, with a full refund of the amount paid. For cancellations made within 48 hours of the experience, in case of no-show, or if a late arrival prevents the tasting from taking place as scheduled, no refund can be issued.
Is it suitable for non-experts too?
Absolutely: the tasting is guided and told in a simple, accessible way, in Italian or English, and is designed both for wine lovers and for those approaching artisanal wine for the very first time.
Check availability
Fill in the form: we’ll confirm availability for Tradizione Contemporanea along with every detail, usually within a few hours. You’ll receive a summary email right away; alternatively, you can write to us on WhatsApp.
