atera is known worldwide for its Sassi cave dwellings. It is an extraordinary city, offering an exceptional array of history, art, culture and folk traditions. The history of mankind can be traced in its alleys, archeological museum, its ancient cave churches, and all the way back to Stone Age. Matera’s environment of human habitation is included in UNESCO’s Human Patrimony list.
The wine and food products of Matera, its cheeses, cold meats, salamis, vegetables, and the famous durum wheat, which is used to prepare exceptionally delicious pastas and breads, are each unique.
Until not long ago, Matera was known for an abundant production of table grapes, but in the last few of decades the majority of its vineyards have been converted to wine grapes. Thanks to their good quality they have won the respect and attention of wine experts in a very short time. More importantly,the wines produced with their have already earned a DOC appellation, which distinguishes them from other traditional wines of this region, such as Aglianico, Sangiovese, Primitivo, Greco, and Malvasia di Basilicata.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).
atera is known worldwide for its Sassi cave dwellings. It is an extraordinary city, offering an exceptional array of history, art, culture and folk traditions. The history of mankind can be traced in its alleys, archeological museum, its ancient cave churches, and all the way back to Stone Age. Matera’s environment of human habitation is included in UNESCO’s Human Patrimony list.
