Strada dei Vini DOC della Murgia Carsica – Puglia: stony ridges, ancient wines and canyons of light in the heart of the Murgia. The Strada dei Vini DOC della Murgia Carsica winds through rocky landscapes and limestone plateaus, in a corner of Puglia where time seems carved in stone. Among ravines, prehistoric caves and fields planted with vines, an authentic viticulture is born, linked to historic vines and a unique terroir. The DOC wines of this area – such as Gravina, Gioia del Colle and Locorotondo – tell of the strength and delicacy of a harsh but generous land. 🍇 A microclimate between stone and wind: The altitude and karst soils give the wines freshness, minerality and fine aromas. The native vines – Greco, Bianco d'Alessano, Pampanuto, Primitivo and Aleatico – thrive between the rocks and the sun, giving life to fragrant whites and reds of great personality. Here viticulture is heroic and identity-based, supported by small wineries rooted in the territory. 👉 Tip: Try a fresh vintage white Gravina DOC: excellent as an aperitif or in combination with vegetable dishes and soft cheeses. 🏞️ Ravines, vineyards and suspended villages: The vineyards of the Murgia Carsica lie on heights overlooking deep canyons and wild valleys. Villages such as Gravina in Puglia, Altamura, Castellaneta and Gioia del Colle dot the landscape with their rustic charm. Walking through the vineyards, you will come across dry stone walls, jazzi and farms that tell an ancient and resistant peasant story. 👉 Tip: Stop at the viewpoint of the ravines near Gravina: the afternoon light sculpts the stone and transforms everything into a lunar landscape. 🚶 Itineraries between nature and wineries: The Wine Route is also an invitation to slow travel: itineraries through vineyards, caves and rock architecture, which can be traveled on foot, by bike or on horseback. Many wineries organize visits with guided tastings, light lunches and workshops on native vines. 👉 Tip: Book a tour with tasting in a historic farmhouse between Gravina and Altamura: you will discover the Aleatico in dry and passito versions. 🍷 Pairings and flavors of the Murgia: The reds of Gioia del Colle – such as the Primitivo DOC – accompany traditional dishes: roast meat, sheep alla pignata, cavatelli with lamb sauce. The whites of Gravina and Locorotondo are ideal with vegetables, cereals and legumes. The sweet Aleatico closes the meal with dry pastries and almond tarts. 👉 Tip: Taste a Primitivo DOC Riserva with aged caciocavallo podolico: perfect balance between intensity and structure. 🎉 Wine festivals and rock rites: Throughout the year, the Murgia Carsica celebrates wine with events that combine folklore, nature and taste: open cellars, rock festivals, tastings under the stars and dinners among the vineyards. An opportunity to experience the territory together with its producers. 👉 Tip: Visit the area between September and October to participate in the grape harvest festivals: the cellars come alive with music, local food and glasses that are always full. The Wine Route of the Karst Murgia is a journey through ravines and suspended vineyards: a landscape sculpted by time, where each wine tells of the rock, the silence and the sun of the South.