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Experience Giardini Pistola

Gardens to explore, tastings to savour, and golden hour to enjoy in the heart of the Valle D'Itria, Puglia

Arrive from the afternoon and wander the gardens at your own pace.
Explore the Farm Shop, join a Tasting Bar sitting, and stay on for Golden Hour as the valley moves toward sunset.

Seasonal events bring music and gatherings to the gardens throughout the year.

5 ways to experience the Giardini:

Giardini Pistola is a place to wander, taste, and gather in the heart of the Valle d'Itria.

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A romantic aperitivo as the gardens glow in the light of sunset

Golden Hour Aperitivo

Timed to tonight’s sunset, today: XX:XX

Golden Hour Aperitivo - includes Garden Entrance from 5pm

Limited spaces each evening, so please book in advance.

The Tasting Bar Experience

Savour the flavours of Puglia - enjoy guided tastings of local olive oils, honeys and wines.

Small hosted sittings celebrating the flavours of Puglia.

Taste Puglia at the Tasting Bar — guided tastings of estate olive oils, honeys and wines.

The Tasting Bar is the heart of the afternoon at Giardini Pistola. Guests gather for relaxed guided tastings of estate olive oil, local honey and wines from Puglia, hosted by Lucrezia.

How it works

Each sitting is intimate and unhurried, lasting around 30–40 minutes.
Guests taste a selection of estate olive oils, honeys and wines while Lucrezia shares the stories behind the products and how they are made.

Before leaving, many visitors choose to take a little of Pistola home — from estate produce to seasonal gifts available in the Farm Shop.

Choose: Honey, Olive Oil, or Wine Tasting Bar Experience at checkout.

Tasting Bar includes Garden Entrance, from after the Tasting Bar experience.

Garden Entrance

Garden entrance allows you to explore the gardens at your own pace any time from 2pm to sunset each open day. 

 

Most guests arrive in the afternoon, wandering between paths and seating areas before settling into golden hour as the light softens and the atmosphere slows.

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Entrance tickets include full access to the gardens for the duration of your visit.

Public Events at Giardini Pistola

Throughout the season, Giardini Pistola hosts a small number of carefully curated public events, from music and cultural evenings to special seasonal gatherings.


Each is designed to sit naturally within the rhythm of the gardens.

For information on holding private events at the Giardini, go here.

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Upcoming Events

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Giardini Pistola is easy to reach and designed for unhurried visits. Whether you’re stopping by for a short stroll or planning to stay through sunset, you’ll find a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Opening days and seasonal timings vary across the year.

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