Cantine Aperte 2014

CANTINEAPERTE25th May 2014This is the most important Italian wine event. The wineries belonging to the Wine Tourism Movement open their doors to wine enthusiasts and tourists to let them see the places the wine comes from and the daily work that goes into producing quality. The motto is: “See what you drink!”Every year on the last Sunday in May, thousands of visitors arrive in Apulia’s wineries to discover the producers and the wine-growing areas, to visit the vineyards, see the wine-making equipment and wine cellars, follow guided tastings and learn about the best labels or take the mini-courses on offer for this event.Cantine Aperte marks the start of the rich annual calendar of the Movement’s events and is the occasion for welcoming the summer and making the most of the lull in the growers’ work to discover their fascinating world. Cantine Aperte is a registered brand belonging exclusively to the Movimento Turismo del Vino, and is legally protected to prevent any abuse/ imitation and to ensure that consumers receive a professional standard of hospitality, the distinctive trait of MTV wineries.THE 2014 PROGRAMMELE CANTINE APERTEGuided tours in wineries, wine tastings, cultural events, music and dance performances. A event for wine lovers who want to spend the “Cantine Aperte” day walking and iscovering the DOCG, DOC and IGT Puglia.read all >> BY CAR WITH FRIENDS – CARPOOLING The novelty of the “Cantine Aperte” twenty first edition is the possibility to reach wineries in carpooling or car sharing with other wine lovers. A BOARD THEWINE BUS OF PUGLIA PROMOZIONE To reach the wineries in comfort and safety, choose the bus itineraries organized in collaboration with PugliaPromozione. The participation is free, book your seat, because places are limited. CHIARO & TONDO“Chiaro e Tondo”is the result of partnership with the “Made in Carcere” brand, and brings together correct wine-tasting with support for “Officina Creativa”, working to help rehabilitate female prisoners in sixteen Italian gaols. For cycling lovers, choose itineraries between wine and nature organized by the associations Ruotalibera Bari and Cicloamici Brindisi – Mesagne –  Lecce.