Basilicata wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Basilicata with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

1. 01
   Elena Fucci

   Titolo, xxxx, Basilicata, Italy

   Critics' peak 96 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

2. 02
   Paternoster

   Via Nazionale, 23, 85022, Barile (PZ), Italy

   Critics' peak 94 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

3. 03
   Grifalco

   Località Piani di Camera snc, 85029, Venosa PZ, Italy

   Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

4. 04
   Michele Laluce

   Str. Provinciale 10, between Barile and Venosa in the province of Potenza (often associated with the nearby town of Ginestra)., Estate: The estate features about 6 to 7 hectares of vineyards situated at 400–450 meters above sea level on steep, mineral-rich volcanic soils., Background: Founded by Michele Laluce in 2001, the winery is currently run by his daughter, Maddalena Laluce., WineTourism.com, +3, 🍷 Notable Wines, The winery focuses intensely on organic and sustainable practices. Their most acclaimed expressions include:, Le Drude: Their flagship, bold, and complex Aglianico del Vulture DOCG, ideal for aging

   Critics' peak 93 · Wine Advocate · Vinous · Vivino

5. 05
   Musto Carmelitano

   Via Pietro Nenni, 23, 85020, Maschito (PZ), Italy

   Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

6. 06
   Basilisco

   Southern Italy, bordered by Campania (northwest), Puglia (northeast), and Calabria (south)., Capital: Potenza., Provinces: Potenza (PZ) and Matera (MT)., Map Center:, 4, 0, ., 5, Italy

   Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

7. 07
   Cantine del Notaio

   159 Via Roma, 85028, Rionero in Vulture, Italy

   Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

8. 08
   D'Angelo

   Via Padre Pio 8, 85028, Rionero in Vulture, Italy

   Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

9. 09
   Terre degli Svevi

   località Pian di Camera, 85029, Venosa (PZ), Italy

   Critics' peak 92 · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

10. 10
    Mastrodomenico

    District Acquarossa, 85027 Rapolla (PZ), Basilicata, Italy, Italy

    Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Vinous

11. 11
    Bisceglia

    Contrada Finocchiaro, 85024, Lavello, Italy

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

12. 12
    Venosa

    Via Appia, Contrada Vignali, 85029, Venosa (PZ), Italy

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

Basilicata is a wine region in Italy, home to 163 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Aglianico, Primitivo, and Malvasia, producing Southern Italy Red and Southern Italy White wines with notes of Earth, Oak, and Black fruit. It takes in Grottino di Roccanova and Aglianico del Vulture.