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# Luncheon in Italian Country House Masseria Bagnara

> Masseria Bagnara is an Italian country house in Puglia offering an exceptional five-course lunch of locally inspired cuisine prepared by Chef Angela Pagano, featuring fresh regional ingredients and warm family hospitality.

## What to see
- **Masseria Bagnara** — A refurbished country house (masseria) in Puglia run by proprietor Alessandro Pagano and his family.

## What to do
- **Five-course luncheon** — A leisurely multi-course meal including amuse-bouche, two pasta starters, a pork fillet main, and cream puff dessert.
- **Local wine tasting** — The waitstaff recommends regional wines such as a Negroamaro from Maruggio, northwest of the Salento region.

## Good to know
Visiting off-season means a more personal experience, with family members and staff joining guests for conversation about the region's masserias.

## Photos

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