Aglianico del Vulture Wine Route – Sips of fire on the slopes of an extinct volcano. The Aglianico del Vulture Wine Route crosses one of the most fascinating wine-growing areas in Basilicata, on the north side of Mount Vulture, an ancient volcano now extinct. This wine tourism itinerary takes you through volcanic vineyards, medieval villages, historic cellars and deep flavors, in a landscape of fertile hills and peasant memory. 🍷 The King of Southern Wines: Aglianico del Vulture DOCG is one of the great Italian reds: powerful, elegant, long-lived. It comes from volcanic soils, rich in minerals, which give the wine unique structure and depth. Each glass tells of the earth, fire and the work of man. 👉 Tip: Book a tasting in a winery in Barile or Rionero in Vulture to discover the different expressions of Aglianico, between tradition and innovation. 🏞️ Landscapes between vineyards and volcano: The views of the area are amazing: neat vineyards that climb the slopes of the Vulture, chestnut woods, volcanic lakes such as Monticchio, and stone farms. Ideal for hiking or cycling. 👉 Tip: Visit the Monticchio Lakes at sunset: the light reflects on the water with intense colors, perfect for a regenerating walk. 🏘️ Wine and stone villages: The villages along the wine route – Venosa, Barile, Melfi, Ripacandida – preserve castles, rock churches, cellars dug into the tuff and living traditions. In Venosa, home of the poet Horace, you can breathe history and culture in every corner. 👉 Tip: Stroll through the historic center of Venosa and stop at a wine shop for a glass accompanied by durum wheat bread and local pecorino cheese. 🍽️ Intense and authentic flavors: The cuisine of the area is rustic and tasty: lagane and chickpeas, cruschi peppers, sausages, caciocavallo podolico and almond desserts. The wine accompanies each dish in a perfect balance between strength and harmony. 👉 Tip: Try Aglianico paired with barbecued lamb or a plate of lagane with wild boar – a memorable pairing. 🛌 Sleeping among the vineyards: Farmhouses, wine resorts and B&Bs welcome you in the hills of Vulture. Some wineries also offer hospitality, with rooms overlooking the vineyards and tasting dinners. 👉 Tip: Choose a rural structure to live the full experience, between silences, scents of must and breakfasts with a view. The Aglianico del Vulture Wine Route is a sensory journey through the most authentic Basilicata. Here wine has the flavor of the earth, the volcano and the weather.