Max is everything you want in a host. He goes beyond what is expected. His parting words to my friend and I after taking us to a family-owned winery was, "Call me if you need anything in Puglia and I will help you! ciao" Not many hosts invest that much effort. He helped us with local insights and food suggestions. You MUST try the butcher and across the street have it cooked with delicious spices to perfection. 7 euros for the freshest meat grilled. yummy! The fridge was full of chilled water and crisp local white wine. We slept upstairs with open windows. Just the best!