Strada dei Vini DOC Locorotondo e Martina Franca – Puglia: harmonious hills, refined whites and trulli designed in the light of the Itria Valley. The Locorotondo and Martina Franca DOC Wine Route crosses orderly and bright landscapes in the heart of the Itria Valley, where vineyards are intertwined with ancient stone buildings, centuries-old olive groves and winding streets. In this unique scenario, two oenological expressions are born that tell the freshness and elegance of the territory: the Locorotondo DOC and the Martina Franca DOC. 🍇 A microclimate between the sea and the plateau: The altitude, the wind and the calcareous soils give wines with a subtle, mineral and fragrant profile. The native vines – Verdeca, Bianco d'Alessano, Fiano – grow between the dry stone walls and trulli, giving life to elegant, bright and persistent whites. The local viticulture is careful, respectful and capable of expressing the true identity of the area. 👉 Tip: Try a Locorotondo DOC in a sparkling version: lively, floral, ideal for a summer aperitif. 🏞️ Trulli, vineyards and stone villages: The rows extend between the hills surrounding Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Cisternino, in a landscape dotted with trulli, farms and small vegetable gardens. The white of the stone contrasts with the green of the fields, creating a harmonious and profoundly Mediterranean setting. 👉 Tip: Reach the panoramic terrace of Locorotondo in the late afternoon: the conical roofs of the trulli light up with golden light. 🚶 Itineraries between wineries and countryside: The road can be traveled on foot, by bike or on horseback, with paths that connect the cellars to trulli, oil mills and historic ovens. Guided tours offer immersive experiences: tastings, family stories, walks through the rows of vines and small gastronomic breaks. 👉 Tip: Book a tour that includes a visit to the vineyard and a picnic in the masseria: bread, fresh ricotta, white wine and a view of the valley. 🍷 Pairings and flavors of the Itria Valley: The white wines of Locorotondo and Martina Franca perfectly accompany traditional dishes such as focaccia, seasonal vegetables, fresh dairy products and baked fish. Rosés, which are increasingly popular, are excellent with white meat and artisanal cured meats. 👉 Tip: Try a Martina Franca DOC with a zucchini parmigiana: freshness and creaminess meet with balance. 🎉 Events and festivals among vineyards and trulli: Throughout the year, the area hosts events related to wine and rural life: open cellar days, tasting evenings in the historic alleys, grape harvest festivals and sunset walks through the vineyards. An opportunity to get to know the producers up close and experience Apulian hospitality. 👉 Tip: Visit the area in summer to take part in an evening tasting in the trulli: wine, music and an authentic atmosphere. The Wine Route of Locorotondo and Martina Franca crosses orderly and bright lands, where white wine is the most sincere reflection of a welcoming and sunny culture.