Every summer I travel down to Salento, Puglia to spend a couple of weeks in the sun, by the sea and eating some of the most incredible rustic food that southern Italy has to offer. However, this summer I decided to take part in a food and wine tour. I wanted a better insight in how the food is produced and the wonderful people behind it all.
Antonluca Iasi, the brains behind Salento food porn hosts and runs a selection of food tours showcasing the best in Puglian culinary delights, especially in his beloved Salento while sharing his wealth of incredible food knowledge.
What I loved most was the level of diversity on these food tours. From wine tasting to cheese making, visiting a 100 year old bakery to making pasta with local Nonnas and other food fun.
I couldn’t recommend these tours enough. Not only do you get to taste some of the most delicious foods that Salento, Puglia has to offer, it really is an unforgettable experience. You get to meet the incredible people who are behind creating these foods and experiences. They really give you an insight into their working lives and culture which inevitably makes you fall in love with the region even more. Antonluca has an incredible roster of people to choose from and he is happy to customise tours depending on what you’re looking for.
TTI 10% discount
I am very excited to be able to collaborate with Antonluca at Salento food porn and offer you guys a 10% discount on his tours. All you have to do is email me at paola@thetinyitalian.com. I will introduce you to Antonluca via email who will create a food tour based on your foodie requirements. Your discount will be honoured on the final price.
Please see below some of the experiences available at Salento food porn tours.
Azienda Agricola Olivaro – Cheese producers
Cheese tasting and demonstrations how some of the popular local cheeses are made.
Masseria Altamura – Wine Tasting
A tour of the vineyard, followed by a wine tasting of premium Salento wines.
Macelleria Vitale – Butchers followed by lunch at Antonluca’s home
A visit to a local butcher where an introduction is carried out of all the local cuts of meat and specialities.
Cooking lunch at Antonlucas home with local produce.
Visit local food faves including Friggitoria Torre – Fried seafood and vegetables
Sample best selling dishes and meet the guys some of Antonlucas’ favourite food haunts.
Panificio Biscottificio mega – Traditional Bakery
A visit to a local bakery, front and back of house and sample the bakery’s delicacies.
Fruit and Vegetable stall in Sannicola
Pasta making class
Watch and learn local Nonna’s make local pasta specialities, including orecchiette and macaroni.
Masseria Melcarne – Traditional Salento meal
Experience a traditional Salentino meal in a typical ‘Masseria’ (farmhouse)
