Wine Route "Vigna del Sole" – Puglia: golden plains, Mediterranean wines and ancient roads between the Adriatic and the hills of Daunia. The "Vigna del Sole" Wine Route crosses the northern Tavoliere of Puglia, between the gentle hills of the Daunian Sub-Apennines and the expanses of wheat that touch the Adriatic. This itinerary winds through San Severo, Lucera, Troia and the municipalities of the Foggia area, in a landscape where the vine coexists with golden fields and isolated farms. The main denominations are San Severo DOC, Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera DOC and Orta Nova DOC, which tell of a deep-rooted, sunny and genuine viticulture. 🍇 A land of light and wind: The dry climate and clayey soils, alternating with limestone areas, give the wines strength and freshness. The native vines – Uva di Troia, Bombino Bianco, Montepulciano and Malvasia Nera – give life to fragrant and gastronomic wines, with a well-defined identity. The peasant tradition blends with technical renewal, without losing the link with the land. 👉 Tip: Taste a Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera: versatile, soft and pleasant red even slightly fresh. 🏞️ Vineyards between historic plains and thousand-year-old villages: The rows extend between Frederick's castles, ancient sheep tracks and hills dotted with olive groves. Lucera, with its Roman amphitheater, Troia, with its splendid Gothic cathedral, and San Severo, the cradle of modern Apulian wine, are the backdrop to an authentic rural landscape, where time passes slowly and the vineyards mark the rhythm of the seasons. 👉 Tip: Stop in Lucera to visit a historic cellar carved into the stone and taste a traditional local red. 🚶 Itineraries between wine and wheat: The Strada offers ideal routes for hiking or cycling through vineyards, orchards and wheat fields. The cellars welcome visitors with tastings, visits to the barrel cellar and workshops dedicated to winemaking. Some offer rural outdoor dining, with Daunian cuisine and wines served between the rows. 👉 Tip: Book a participatory harvest experience in September: a day in the vineyard among bunches, sun and authentic flavors. 🍷 Rustic pairings and peasant cuisine: The area's full-bodied but flowing red wines go well with traditional dishes such as legume soups, homemade pasta with meat sauces, aged pecorino cheese and local cured meats. The whites, fresh and savory, are perfect with omelettes, stuffed vegetables and soft cheeses. 👉 Tip: Try a San Severo Bianco DOC with broad beans and chicory: simple flavors that enhance each other. 🎉 Wine festivals and rural traditions: The "Vigna del Sole" Wine Route is animated by events related to the agricultural world: grape harvest festivals, farmers' markets, tastings in the masseria and evenings between barrels and popular music. Local communities celebrate wine as an element of identity and an opportunity to meet. 👉 Tip: Visit San Severo in May during the festival of new wine: between illuminations, historical parades and full glasses, the center is transformed into a feast for all the senses. The "Vigna del Sole" Wine Route is a journey through endless fields and sincere wines, where every glass tells the wide breath of Daunia and the passion of those who live the land every day.