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Sagra del Primitivo di Manduria — a 3-day weekend in Puglia

11–13 September. Manduria, Italy. 40 min from the airport.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Manduria

    Land at Brindisi Papola Casale (BDS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Sagra del Primitivo di Manduria

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Primitivo is genetically identical to Zinfandel — producers here love to explain the connection. Look for the Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG, a rare fortified sweet version.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Puglia

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

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Where to eat

Trattoria al Gatto Rosso

€€

Bari's beloved orecchiette trattoria near the old city, family-run, no reservations

Must try: Orecchiette con cime di rapa (pasta with turnip tops)

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Practical

Nearest airport
Brindisi Papola Casale (BDS)
Mid-range daily budget
~€120/day for two
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

Primitivo is genetically identical to Zinfandel — producers here love to explain the connection. Look for the Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG, a rare fortified sweet version.

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