Tenuta Santoro is located in Valle d'Itria, where time seems to have stood still, a crossroads of peoples and civilizations of which legends of demigods, good devils, brigands and great drinkers (and a few saints) still live on in the tales of the aziani - memory of the district.  The winemaking activity is conducted in the heart of Valle d'Itria, between Martina Franca, Locorotondo and Cisternino, in the same land chosen by the owner's ancestors to plant the first vineyards and that today Marco Emilio Santoro cultivates in the fifth generation.

Cantine Risveglio is a cooperative winery founded in 1958 by a group of winemakers from Brindisi, driven by a desire to strengthen their presence in the national market. Initially led by environmentalist Dr. Antonio Di Giulio, the cooperative’s growth was fueled by a focus on collective enterprise, transforming grapes in a small facility. In 1964, a new winemaking structure was inaugurated, which remains operational today. Over time, the winery became a cornerstone for Brindisi viticulture, reaching significant production levels in the 1980s with over 150,000 quintals of grapes annually. Following Di Giulio’s leadership, Dr. Fortunato Paloscia modernized the cooperative’s equipment and techniques, elevating its capabilities in fermentation and vinification. In 1996, Giovanni Di Giulio, the founder’s grandson, took over until 2006, followed by agronomist Giovanni Nardelli, further enhancing the cooperative’s reputation. Today, Cantine Risveglio continues to thrive, upholding the traditions and values established by its founders, with a focus on technological innovation and quality in Brindisi’s winemaking sector.

The Tenute Rubino project began in the 1980s, founded by Tommaso Rubino, a visionary who recognized the immense potential of Salento’s viticulture. Through the acquisition of five estates, Tommaso established a solid foundation for producing wines that celebrate the richness of Puglia’s native grape varieties. In 1999, he was joined by his son Luigi and daughter-in-law Romina, who together launched the Tenute Rubino brand in the Brindisi region. Today, Tenute Rubino is synonymous with authentic, terroir-driven wines that have revived the global reputation of Apulian wines. Dedicated to sustainability, the winery achieved the Equalitas certification in March 2022, underscoring their commitment to environmentally responsible viticulture. Visitors to Tenute Rubino will discover a unique blend of tradition and innovation, where the Rubino family’s passion for the land is reflected in every bottle.

Cantine Due Palme, established in 1989 in Cellino San Marco by Angelo Maci, is one of Apulia’s most prestigious cooperative wineries. Located in the heart of Salento, it unites over 400 selected growers, cultivating 2,500 hectares of vineyards. The winery focuses on preserving Apulian winemaking traditions while adopting modern technology. Over the decades, Cantine Due Palme has incorporated several historic cooperatives, expanding its influence across key regional appellations. Its wines benefit from the rocky soils and Mediterranean breezes, offering travelers a chance to experience the true essence of Salento’s viticulture.

Torleanzi embodies the passion for a unique territory, celebrating the rich culture of native Salento vines and a winemaking tradition passed down from father to son. Over two millennia ago, poets like Horace, Pliny, and Martial praised the harmonious and structured flavors of Salento wines. The landscape is dominated by the majestic 15th-century Torre Leanzi, which has stood as a guardian over the vineyards for centuries, inspiring the name "Torleanzi." At the heart of the estate are grape varieties such as Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Susumaniello, cultivated using ancient methods that honor the historical winemaking heritage of Salento. Every step of the production process, from harvest to bottle, is meticulously overseen by experts, ensuring that the art of winemaking is expressed with excellence in every bottle.

The property is located in the heart of the Salento production area of southern Apulia, on 180 hectares (450 acres) of rich land with an ancient winemaking tradition dating back to the ancient Greek. The landscape is flat and generous, the soil calcareous and tending to orange, the climate is typically Mediterranean with brief and rainy winters, long dry summers, and a constant breeze. The Reale family have owned the property for over one hundred years and have been making wine since the early 20th century. They have a passion for producing only the best wines and, after more than 100 vintages, this makes them one of the most respected wine producers of the entire Apulian region.

Carvinea is a boutique winery located in the countryside of Carovigno, in the Alto Salento region of Puglia, Italy. Founded in the early 2000s by Beppe di Maria, the winery is dedicated to producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. The estate spans approximately 18 hectares, with vineyards planted primarily with indigenous grape varieties such as Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Fiano, as well as international varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are situated at altitudes ranging from 250 to 450 meters above sea level, benefiting from the calcareous-clay soils and the Mediterranean climate influenced by the proximity to both the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

It was in 1929 that Francesco Candido produced his first wine. An important date marking the start of a Salento-style oenological story that is still alive today thanks to the hard work and passion of Alessandro and Giacomo, the third generation of the Candido family. These two brothers have nurtured a sensible approach to farming their land while also setting in motion a programme of innovation and development in order to make a name for themselves at a competitive level both at home in Italy and abroad

In 1999 the Falvo family, with over 40 years of experience in the wine business, purchased and renovated the property to give birth to an ambitious project in Apulia, a region with a long vine-growing tradition. Masseria Li Veli is located on an ancient Messapian site dominating the fertile and sunny Salento plain. It was founded by the Marquis Antonio de Viti de Marco (1858-1943), an internationally known Italian economist and university professor, Radical Party Deputy of the Reign of Italy, whose ambitious project was to transform the Masseria into a model cellar for the entire South. Today the beautifully restored Masseria covers an area of 33.000sqm, 3750 of which include offices, a reception area, vinification, storage and ageing cellars.

The heart of Salento in Apulia, the sunniest place between the Adriatic and Ionio seas, is where you can find Paololeo Winery: a Big Family before being one of the most modern and dynamic company in the region. The passion for the indigenous Salento’s vines deeply characterized the history of the Leo family since the beginning of the 1900s. At that time, Paolo Leo's grandfather, founder of the company, began to make wine in the family ‘palmento’, which has been recently renovated and transformed in a Wine Museum and a lovely tasting area. Walking through the vineyards you will be able to admire different types of vines cultivation, especially the traditional bush vines, which is Paolo Leo’s favourite. The production covers about 50 hectares of vineyards mainly cultivated with Negroamaro and Primitivo, the two most important indigenous grapes in Salento. The new winery, established in 1989, is about 15,000 square meters and is equipped with a modern vinification area, a completely automated bottling system and a welcoming barrique room that surrounds you with intense wood aromas from different size and type of casks and barriques. Tradition and Innovation show that they can perfectly work together in creating high quality wines, with certification and a traceability system, in order to satisfy different markets and targets, in Italy and in the rest of the world. The strong passion for genuine relationships and the absolute transparency in telling the work in the vineyard and in the winery has encouraged Cantine Paololeo to open the doors to wine lovers, keen to get to know the Salento wine tradition.