Casa Vinicola D'Angelo — Attraction in Rionero in Vulture

The rich volcanic soil, its minerals, are in every thing that grows in the Vulture Melfese, and in turn in the blood of the people from there. You can feel that intense connection, that magnetism, like you are being pulled back to the earth, if you are lucky enough to set foot there. Thus, with every sip of Casa Vinicola D'Angelo wine you almost feel transported, and become a little bit more Lucano with every glass. I think it's one of the world's most underrated wines and I look forward to adding the latest vintage to my collection every...

Well worth the visit for a slice of local history and winemaking.

We stopped by Rionero di Vulture for lunch in-between Sorrento and Matera at the last minute. Despite not having a prior booking, Erminia was kind enough to arrange an impromptu tour and mini wine tasting session for us. The 2017 Caselle and 2021 Canneto were both excellent, and would be perfect for a wine dinner.

Highly recommended, but definitely plan and book ahead for a proper wine tasting with local foods...

I love that Erminia and Rocco are continuing their family tradition of making wonderful wines in their native Basilicata region. But I especially love the results! The taste of their beautiful wines bring me back to Italy. My go-to is the Aglianico del Vulture, but also...