Masseria Montenapoleone in Pezze di Greco

Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Would come back in a heartbeat!

There are places where time seems to slow down, and every moment becomes a feeling. Masseria Montenapoleone, hidden among endless groves of centuries-old olive trees, just a few kilometers from Fasano, is one such place. Here, rustic elegance blends with the authentic charm of Puglia, and tradition becomes a way of life. Once an agricultural farm carefully transformed into a chic retreat, the masseria preserves the soul of southern Italy intact. Every room tells a story – restored furniture, old family objects, warm colors and carefully chosen details. Everything breathes authenticity, yet without giving up modern comfort and that subtle touch of refinement: Masseria Montenapoleone – Rustic elegance in the heart of Puglia. Passionate about authentic recipes and everything related to the art of taste, I wanted to take with me a piece of Puglia’s culinary spirit. And yes, I don’t think I could have found a more fitting place for this than Masseria Montenapoleone – where I discovered the secrets of the most perfect focaccia pugliese MM and the famous orecchiette, prepared with heart, patience and a touch of Italian sunshine. At Masseria Montenapoleone, food is not just savored – it is learned, felt and lived. The cooking class experience is a culinary journey through old traditions and simple ingredients full of life. The air carries the aroma of fresh basil, sweet tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil, while the rhythm of cooking naturally follows the pulse of the South. I kneaded, stretched the dough and brought to life the famous focaccia pugliese, in two versions that tell the story of southern flavor: MM Pomodoro, with sweet and juicy tomatoes scented with extra virgin olive oil, and MM Rosmarino e Limone, a surprising combination where the freshness of lemon blends perfectly with the intense aroma of rosemary. The result? A golden, fluffy and incredibly aromatic focaccia – simple, yet impossible to forget, just as only Puglia knows how to create it, and one that I intend to prepare again for the blog. Under the guidance of passionate hosts, you learn to knead the dough for orecchiette and then shape it like a true Puglian. Every dish has a story, every ingredient carries a bit of local history. And the most beautiful moment? When all the learners gathered around the long table for the focaccia tasting. Taken straight from the oven, golden and full of aroma, it was shared with smiles and sprinkled with a bit of local Susumaniello “Primi Passi” wine, enjoyed in a warm, typically Italian atmosphere, where the simple joy of taste turns every bite into an unforgettable experience, bringing people together. Our host, Giuliano Monteneve, the owner of the Masseria and the true master of ceremonies, is the embodiment of authentic Italian spirit. With a ready smile and a joke always at hand, he turns every moment into one full of good cheer and positive energy. He is the kind of person who fills the space with his presence – charismatic, attentiv

Our accommodation was elsewhere but we wanted to see and experience a Masseria so went for lunch to this one. Lovely buildings, restaurant, poll etc with vineyard and love trees on doorstep. Lunch excellent in fabulous, light-filled dining room. If only I could afford to stay here a few nights!

Our stay at Masseria Montenapoleone was absolutely beautiful. Everywhere you look, the property is stunning, so full of charm and character. We stayed in a standard double room, which was aesthetically pleasing with thoughtful design and decorations that made it feel both unique and cozy. If you want a hotel that feels like home, this is the perfect place.

The staff at reception were wonderful and welcoming. We stayed for 4 days and 3 nights, and breakfast was something we never wanted to miss. Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The Masseria also has its own restaurant, and we had the chance to taste their olive oils made from 1,000-year-old trees, 100-year-old trees, and 25-year-old trees. Each was amazing, we loved them so much we even brought some home!

The location is quiet and peaceful, perfect if you don’t mind being a little outside the city centers. It’s only a 20–30 minute drive to charming towns like Alberobello, Cisternino, and Locorotondo. And although I expected mosquitoes (being a Masseria in the countryside), I was pleasantly surprised, I didn’t see any at all!

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable stay in Fasano.

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We had an amazing stay. The property is beautiful, everything’s beautiful there. You need a car to go to the city, otherwise is 45 euros the partner taxi from the hotel. We expected more from the breakfast. The room is very comfortable, good bed, amazing shower, wifi works well but not on the pool area. Would go back for sure, amazing experience.

The most beautiful Masseria. Feels like home. The attention to every detail is amazing. The service impeccable! Francesco was the nicest, most welcoming and helpful guy I ever met. Can’t say enough great things about this Masseria. The breakfast was delicious!

Beautiful hotel in stunning grounds with lots of olive trees some over 1000years old and a vineyard. The hotel is made up of separate buildings within the grounds. Our room was lovely quite quirky with lots of unusual objects and up-cycled furniture. Large bedroom with a comfy bed and a sitting room. Outside was a seating area with a sofa a couple of chairs and coffee table with lots of beautiful flowers in pots. Breakfast was served inside or out again beautiful setting with fresh flowers lots of homemade fruits and produce on offer. It’s best to book the restaurant we had lunch once and a few dinners there. I found the menu was the same and being vegetarian not so much choice. I ask for something different and they obliged one of the evenings. The wine was good and they gave you breads and their own olive oil to try 1000yrs, 100yrs and a young one. All different and delicious. The hotel offers lots of activities pasta making, cooking courses and the spa has many treatments. We didn’t participate in any as we found them all to be quite expensive. Lovely pool area and you can walk around the grounds where the olive groves are.

It's a very small place, suitable for driving, but it's really exquisite, I like it very much. The restaurant is also very attentive, the ingredients are very good, and the taste is super good!