Part of a nationwide September-October event coordinated by the Movimento Turismo del Vino, when member wineries across Italy open for harvest season with a 'merenda in vigna' — a regional picnic basket of local bread, cured meats, cheeses, and preserves paired with the estate's own wine. Matera's participating cellars pour Primitivo, Greco di Matera, Aglianico del Vulture, and Grottino di Roccanova along a route through the old Sassi cave city.
DatesSeptember (weekend, varies)
OrganizerMovimento Turismo del Vino
Food FocusMatera DOC, Aglianico del Vulture
Nearest airportBari Airport (BRI)
Nearest stationMatera Centrale
GPS40.6664, 16.6111
AccessibilitySassi di Matera — steep stone streets and steps, limited accessibility
Nearest citySalerno · ~155 km · approx 2.6h drive
Nearest region capitalBari · ~55 km · approx 0.8h drive
Typical weather in SeptemberWarm, less humid — 25-28°C, a comfortable month for festival-going.