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23 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Basilicata.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Paternoster

Cited by Decanter · Falstaff + 3 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Grifalco

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Bisceglia

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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04 · OUTSTANDING

Vigneti del Vulture

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Cantine del Notaio

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Venosa

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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07 · ICONIC

Elena Fucci

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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08 · OUTSTANDING

Basilisco

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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09 · OUTSTANDING

Carbone

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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10 · OUTSTANDING

Donato d'Angelo

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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11 · OUTSTANDING

Macarico

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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12 · OUTSTANDING

D'Angelo

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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13 · OUTSTANDING

Terra dei Re

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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14 · OUTSTANDING

Musto Carmelitano

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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15 · OUTSTANDING

Tenuta Marino

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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16 · OUTSTANDING

Mastrodomenico

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

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17 · OUTSTANDING

Tenuta del Portale

Cited by Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

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18 · OUTSTANDING

Regio Cantina

Cited by Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

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19 · OUTSTANDING

Terre degli Svevi

Cited by Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

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20 · OUTSTANDING

Vitis in Vulture

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vinous

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21 · OUTSTANDING

Michele Laluce

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vinous

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22 · OUTSTANDING

Lagala

Cited by Wine Advocate · Vinous

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23 · OUTSTANDING

Battifarano

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate

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All wineries in Basilicata
The Basilicata reading

Aglianico from volcanic slopes defines Basilicata—dense, mineral wines built on tannin and altitude rather than ripeness, where producers chase structure over sweetness and earth speaks louder than fruit.

Grottino di RoccanovaAglianico del Vulture
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Region DNA

The character of Basilicata

Based on 544 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Basilicata
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
4
80–89 Great
71
70–79 Good
13
<70 Other
5

Based on 93 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

EarthOakBlack fruitRed fruitTree fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Southern Italy Red
469
Southern Italy White
192
Southern Italy Rosé
95
Italian Sparkling
80
Southern Italy Primitivo
45
Italian Red
6
Tuscan Red
5
Italian Prosecco
3

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Aglianico410Primitivo77Malvasia47Merlot40Moscato33Cabernet Sauvignon32Fiano31Sangiovese29Greco29Chardonnay27

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Basilicata

Battifarano

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About Basilicata

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.

Basilicata — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Basilicata?
The most planted varieties in Basilicata are Aglianico, Primitivo, Malvasia, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Basilicata known for?
Basilicata is known for Southern Italy Red, Southern Italy White, and Southern Italy Rosé wines and flavors of Earth, Oak, and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in Basilicata?
Femente tracks 163 producers in Basilicata, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Basilicata?
Basilicata is a wine region in Italy, taking in Grottino di Roccanova and Aglianico del Vulture.

Basilicata

Aglianico from volcanic slopes defines Basilicata—dense, mineral wines built on tannin and altitude rather than ripeness, where producers chase structure over sweetness and earth speaks louder than fruit.

Producers in Basilicata

Wineries in Basilicata

Restaurants in Basilicata

Restaurants in Basilicata