NOVA SIRI GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Coast-to-Cellar: Touring a Five-Century Family Estate and Tasting Matera DOC in Nova Siri
A focused 1.5-hour guided visit on the Ionian coast of Basilicata that walks vineyards and cellars and ends with a tasting of three Matera DOC wines—this guide distills what to expect and how to plan.
Coast-to-Cellar: Touring a Five-Century Family Estate and Tasting Matera DOC in Nova Siri.
Adventure brief
Coast-to-Cellar: Touring a Five-Century Family Estate and Tasting Matera DOC in Nova Siri
Nestled on the Ionian coast in Nova Siri, this family-run estate spans 100 hectares—35 of them vineyards—where olive groves, orchards and low-impact farming sit alongside modern winemaking. The guided visit traces the production chain from vine to bottle and finishes with a tasting of three signature Matera DOC wines, offering a compact window into Basilicata’s agricultural history and contemporary sustainable practices.
Located on Italy’s Ionian coast in the scenic region of Basilicata, the Basilicata Wine Tasting Experience offers an intimate glimpse into a storied agricultural legacy that spans over five centuries. This family-owned winery, nestled near the town of Nova Siri, cultivates 100 hectares of verdant land—35 of which are dedicated to vineyards that produce some of the region’s finest Matera DOC wines. Blending traditional, centuries-old farming methods with forward-thinking sustainable practices, the estate provides guests with a rare chance to explore the heart of southern Italy’s winemaking heritage.
Visitors begin their journey with a guided tour through the estate’s expansive vineyards and surrounding orchards filled with olive groves and pepper plants. This walk-through is more than sightseeing; it’s a step back in time to understand how the rural agricultural traditions of Basilicata evolved alongside modern innovations. The winery proudly preserves one of the region’s most important rural archives within a rustic farmhouse—showcasing documents and agricultural artifacts that tell a vivid story of cultural exchange and farming history.
Throughout the tour, knowledgeable guides share insights into the sustainable and low-impact farming techniques that define the estate’s operations today. This commitment to environmental stewardship ensures that the soils and biodiversity remain vibrant, while producing wines that respect the natural character of the land. Guests learn the entire process of winemaking, from grape cultivation to harvest, pressing, fermentation, and aging—all conducted on-site.
The experience culminates with a tasting session featuring three signature Matera DOC wines. Each sip reveals the nuanced terroir of Basilicata, reflecting the mineral-rich soils and Mediterranean climate unique to this coastal pocket. The wines are perfectly paired with stories of the grapes’ journey and the family’s passion for preserving quality through every vintage.
Nova Siri, located about 50 minutes from Taranto, offers a charming base for travelers seeking authentic wine country adventures on Italy’s southern coastline. Whether you’re a casual enthusiast or a seasoned oenophile, this wine tasting experience stands out for its blend of history, sustainability, and sensory delight. Discover a side of Basilicata few visitors get to know—the soul of its earth and grapevine heritage captured in every glass.
Route Schematic
Itinerary Route Schematic
Stops trace the estate’s production chain and its historical heart, with practical meeting details provided after booking.
Vineyards and orchards
A walk through the estate’s cultivated land—35 hectares of vineyards alongside olive groves and orchards—showing the plants, layout and sustainable practices in use.
Centuries-old farmhouse and rural archive
Visit the farmhouse and the estate’s archive, which preserves documents and artifacts tracing local agricultural history over five centuries.
Winery cellars and tasting
A tour of the on-site production facilities followed by a tasting of three signature Matera DOC wines that are produced and certified at the estate.
After booking the operator sends full farm location, meeting point and contact details; parties are limited to groups of 2 to 15 and the scheduled duration is 1.5 hours.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 100-hectare estate on the Ionian coast
The estate covers 100 hectares—35 planted to vines—set among olive groves, orchards and peppers, giving visitors a clear view of the scale and diversity of local cultivation and low-impact practices.
Three Matera DOC wines from cellar to glass
The guided tour concludes with a tasting of three signature Matera DOC wines produced on-site, illustrating how grapes grown on the property are transformed into wines certified under Matera DOC and Basilicata IGT.
Half a millennium of family farming and archives
Family stewardship for over five centuries has left the estate with one of the region’s important rural archives—testimony to agricultural evolution, cultural exchange and the estate’s long-standing place in Basilicata’s landscape.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
In roughly 90 minutes you move from the field to the farmhouse to the cellar: a guided estate walk across vineyards and orchards explains sustainable and low-impact practices, the centuries-old farmhouse and archive anchor the visit in regional history, and the tour culminates in a tasting of three Matera DOC wines produced on the property.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this short, focused winery visit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The scheduled visit runs 1.5 hours; tighter logistical details and the meeting point are shared by the operator after booking.
The operator provides final meeting information and any on-site guidance after booking; confirm details at reservation.
Tours accommodate parties from 2 up to 15 guests and begin at a starting price of €38.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Basilicata Wine Tasting Experience?
The guided visit is 1.5 hours long.
Where is the estate located and how do I get meeting details?
The experience takes place in Nova Siri on the Ionian coast; after booking the operator sends full farm location, meeting point and contact details.
What does the tour include?
A guided estate walk across vineyards and orchards, a visit to the farmhouse and archive, a look at on-site production, and a tasting of three Matera DOC wines.
How large is the estate and how much of it is planted to vines?
The estate spans 100 hectares in total, with 35 hectares dedicated to vineyards alongside olive groves, orchards and peppers.
Who operates the experience and what is the estate’s background?
Farm Experiences & Tours operates the visit at a family-run estate that has been in the family for over five centuries and preserves an important rural archive.
What wines will be tasted?
The tasting features three signature wines certified under the Matera DOC designation; the estate also produces wines under Basilicata IGT.
What size groups does the operator accept?
Tours are available to parties of 2 to 15 people.
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