About this tour
Explore Castel di Salve, a fourth-generation winery spanning 31 hectares across lower Salento. Founded in 1885, this family operation maintains its heritage by cultivating native grapes—Verdeca, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera di Lecce and Primitivo—across the historic Masseria Bosco Belvedere estate and satellite vineyards. The 90-minute visit takes you through the cellars and includes tastings of wines crafted for clarity and finesse, with the Winspeare family philosophy woven through every bottle.
Highlights
- Four generations of winemaking on the same Salento land
- Native Pugliese varietals: Negroamaro, Primitivo, Verdeca
- Historic cellars beneath Masseria Bosco Belvedere
- Guided tasting of house wines
- 31 hectares across lower Salento region
What to expect
You'll descend into the cool stone cellars where the Winspeare family's heritage becomes tangible. The cellar tour reveals how traditional methods sustain the character of their regional grapes. Staff walk you through three or four wines, explaining terroir and vintage decisions without pretension. Expect to taste from their core range—clean, well-balanced reds and whites that reflect Salento's climate and soil. The pace is unhurried; this is a genuine working winery, not a tourist theatre piece.
Good to know
Fully wheelchair accessible throughout cellars and tasting areas. Service animals welcome. No special fitness level required. Allow time to browse their small shop. Book ahead in high season. Located in Depressa; arrange your own transport or ask about local taxi options.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.