Top Basilicata Food Tours

Discover the authentic flavors of southern Italy with this winery tour and Aglianico wine tasting experience in Barile, in the heart of Basilicata. Visit the historic Barone cellar and modern production areas, and learn about the winemaking process and tasting techniques. After the guided tour, choose your tasting experience: I Love Vulture (1 hour) includes 4 wines: Paternoster Assensi Falanghina Spumante Brut, Vulcanico Falanghina Basilicata IGT, Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture DOC, and Don Anselmo Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG. Welcome in Paternoster (1.5 hours) includes 6 wines with local food pairings: Assensi Brut, Vulcanico Falanghina, Bariliott Aglianico DOC, Synthesi DOC, Don Anselmo DOCG, and a back vintage. Tommasi Family Experience (2 hours) features 6 wines from different Italian regions, including Aglianico, Primitivo, and Etna Rosso, paired with local delicacies. The tour is wheelchair-accessible, except for some cellar areas that are not central to the tour.

Discover the rich winemaking tradition of Basilicata with an Aglianico del Vulture wine tasting experience in Melfi, set in a stunning thousand-year-old underground cellar. This intimate tour offers the chance to explore the deep connections between the region's volcanic landscape and its renowned wines. Enjoy a guided visit through the rock-carved cellar, where you will sample three exquisite wines, including the celebrated Aglianico del Vulture DOC. Complement your tasting with a selection of local cured meats and cheeses, perfectly paired to enhance the flavors of each sip. - Guided visit to a historic underground cellar in Melfi - Tasting of three local wines, including Aglianico del Vulture DOC - Pairing with traditional Italian cured meats, cheeses, and bread - Small group experience for personalized attention and insights