Room #5

The term “mieru” means wine in the Apulian dialect and comes from the Latin word “merum”. It means pure, genuine, sincere and was already used by the Romans to distinguish Apulian wines from the inferior “vinum”, a mixture of water, honey, resin and other additives. In the smaller adjoining rooms of this large room, where the bathroom and shower are now located, during the uncovering of the foundation walls two large ancient stone vessels were found embedded in the floor, which were probably used for the ageing and storing of wine. We have therefore dedicated these rooms to “Lu Mieru”, and we’re sure you will agree that this is well-deserved.