Set off the beaten track, in Puglia’s picturesque area of Savelletri di Fasano only minutes away from the Adriatic coast, Masseria Torre Maizza is a renovated 16th-century farmhouse, typical of the site, lavishly draped in ivy and surrounded by centuries-old olive trees resembling natural sculptures.
It is a sophisticated retreat with the personalized hospitality of a dwelling and the accurate services of a luxurious 5-star hotel. In this magical and languid place, far from the chaos and frenzy of the cities, the gaze is free to sweep over the sea and the thick vegetation that fills and embraces the entire estate.
The bougainvillea is the queen of the house and guide to the pool – almost an ancient temple with a majestic colonnade – and the garden of Maestro Fulvio Pierangelini, host of the gastronomic experience, among lively, frank and clean flavors like this fantastic land. One of the many wonderful experiences of living in Masseria. For guests, the intimate 40 rooms and suites resort has been entirely renovated by Director of Design Olga Polizzi blending her colorful prints with local white linens and terracotta for a light and elegant feel with rustic tones. Heavy carpets and wicker furniture have been used throughout the suites, many of which have their own private patios and original fireplaces for an added touch of romance on chillier evenings. Each suite and room have an entirely personal character and sense of place. The new Suite Tower is located in the tower of the sixteenth-century farmhouse, with a sensational view of the Apulian countryside and the green-blue sea of the Adriatic.
At the heart of the resort is the local cuisine, artfully interpreted by Rocco Forte’s Creative Director of Food, Maestro Fulvio Pierangelini, as if it were a grand local home using a feast of natural products from the Masseria’s own gardens and orchard. Pierangelini’s artful menus are served by candlelight in the vaulted dining room or open air, whether in the gardens or under the stone colonnade surrounding the 20 metre pool. The resort offers a wealth of local tailor made experiences and excursions to coastal villages and historical towns, including the extraordinary Matera which is this year’s European Capital of Culture. The lazier romantics can stay at the resort and relax at the spa, play the 9-hole golf course, head down to the private beach club or simply enjoy each other and the heady feel of the Masseria.
Executive Chef: Fulvio Pierangelini
“The whole menu is strongly characterized by the wonderful products of this generous region. Men who know the craft of the earth, women with skilled hands who transform humble materials into a dream.” Fulvio Pierangelini
Head Chef: Nicola Lenoci
Nicola Lenoci was born in Canosa di Puglia, a small Apulian town, in 1967. The youngest of seven sons, he has always been characterized by a constant curiosity for growth and a strong passion for cooking. After attending the Cooking School in Apulia, already at the age of 17, in 1983, he began his working career around Italy, in luxury wedding receptions and international hotels.
The turning point arrived in 1991: he moved to Rome where he worked in one of the luxury hotels of the moment.
Once back in Puglia, he continues to give space to his desire for growth by working as Executive Chef in many typical Masserie and luxury wedding receptions in the area, winning also many local competitions.
After years of admiration, he finally meets the chef Fulvio Pierangelini in 2019, and begins to work as Executive Sous Chef first and as Head Chef later at Masseria Torre Maizza, the perfect combination of local heritage, contemporary luxury and service created on measure signed Rocco Forte Hotels.
Ristorante : Carosello
Once its spaces were used as a stable for the animals of the Masseria, today they house our main restaurant: Carosello. An authentic and elegant environment, with high whitewashed ceilings, rustic wooden benches and garden views. Its name recalls a typical vegetable that grows only in this area of the region, which handed down the idea of freshness and uniqueness of the ingredients. The menu offers dishes that combine ancient techniques and savoir-faire. From handmade pasta to wild herbs and vegetables, to the day’s fish, cheeses and locally produced meat.
Pool Bar
Surrounded by greenery and the relaxing environment of our swimming pool, the Pool Bar is the ideal place for snacks and drinks during the day. Cocktails, local wines, smoothies and aperitifs, to accompany your lunch of pasta, sandwiches, salads and pizzas prepared on sight.
Bougainvillea
Under the white arches of what was the barn of the Masseria in the sixteenth century, you will find the bar, a serene and spacious place. Whether you want a good espresso and read the newspapers in the afternoon, an aperitif before dinner or a digestive before going to bed, this is the ideal place to relax comfortably in the armchair and appreciate the slowness of time. In addition, the bar also offers a casual menu for light meals and appetizers with a strong Apulian connotation.
40 rooms, with the targeted addition of Suites and Junior Suites. All units have a private garden from which to admire a Unique Mediterranean panorama in the world.
La Torre Suite: located in the tower of the sixteenth-century farm.
Beach club: reserved for guests of the Masseria, it can be reached a few minutes of pleasant bike ride. Here the atmosphere is sunny, elegant and relaxing at the same time. King size Latvians invite to idleness and chat, after a cool lunch at the private restaurant or before an afternoon break at the dedicated bar.
Rocco Forte SPA : it welcomes in its intimacy, with maximum privacy. It draws inspiration from the generous landscape of Southern Italy and the menu of treatments combines Mediterranean plant extracts with multi-sensory techniques, for a regenerating and renewing experience.
Wellness: Rocco Forte Wellness is designed for a total integration of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, united in the unique idea of a Forte Life. It is the combination of science, experimental studies and advanced technology, supported by an intense affinity with nature and our values developed in the concepts of Spa, Nourish, Fitness, Mind, Community and Sustainability.
