What is Matera DOC? Matera DOC is a quietly compelling Italian wine appellation in Basilicata, anchored by the ancient city of Matera—a UNESCO World Heritage destination famous for its Sassi cave dwellings and dramatic, cinematic landscapes. Established in 2005, Matera DOC produces a versatile range of wines: sunlit Mediterranean whites…

What if Basilicata’s most interesting wine story isn’t only volcanic Aglianico—but a tiny hill DOC almost nobody talks about? Grottino di Roccanova DOC is one of southern Italy’s most under-the-radar denominations, producing fresh, food-driven whites, rosés, and reds from inland hills in the Province of Potenza. The scale is microscopic,…

Terre dell’Alta Val d’Agri DOC:Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. Rosato (Ro): Minimum 50% Merlot; minimum 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; minimum 10% Malvasia Nera di Basilicata; maximum 20% OANRG. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Merlot; minimum 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 20% OARG. Riserva (Rosso) Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso;…

IGP Basilicata:White Grapes are Ansonica, Asprinio, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay,  Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Garganega,  Gewürztraminer,  Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, VerdecaRed Grapes are Aglianico, Aleatico, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Cabernet Franc,  Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Freisa, Greco Nero, Malvasia Nera, Merlot,  Montepulciano,  Nebbiolo, Negroamaro, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Teroldego. Alcohol level is 10.5% for all white wines except Passito; 11.0% for all red and rosato wines except Passito; 12.0% for Bianco…