Step onto the grounds of a historic Apulian estate to discover the "liquid gold" of southern Italy. Located just outside the White City of Ostuni, Masseria Brancati is a beautifully preserved fortified farmhouse where the ancient, sacred art of olive oil production has been perfected over centuries.
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Walk Among Giants: Stroll through awe-inspiring groves featuring monumental, centuries-old—and even millennial—olive trees. With their massive, wildly twisted trunks sculpted by time and the coastal winds, these ancient, living monuments are a true testament to Puglia's rich agricultural heritage.
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The Underground Mill: Descend into the estate's fascinating subterranean olive mill (frantoio ipogeo), a cave-like space that dates back to the Roman era. You will learn the historic methods of cold-pressing the olives and see the ancient stone grinding wheels used by generations of local farmers.
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Savor the Liquid Gold: Conclude your tour with a guided, sensory tasting of the estate's premium extra virgin olive oils. Learn to identify the peppery, grassy, and fruity notes of authentic Apulian oil, perfectly paired with warm, freshly baked focaccia and local delicacies under the Mediterranean sun.
