Cantinarte

A celebration among the tuff-hewn cellars

In Pietragalla, a village in the province of Potenza, there is a unique place in the world: the Palmenti Park, over two hundred cellars carved into the tuff rock that have preserved the village's winemaking for centuries. It is here that Cantinarte comes to life every summer, the festival that intertwines art, music, culture, and food and wine in a setting of extraordinary charm.

Intangible cultural heritage

Included in the "intangible" cultural heritage of the Basilicata Region, Cantinarte was created with the aim of enhancing the palmenti (wine presses), the "rutte" (channels for grape must), and the authentic historical and identity peculiarities of the territory. A sensory journey that winds through the ancient cellars of the historic center, where visitors rediscover ancient flavors, taste local food and wine excellences, and admire artistic and photographic exhibitions.

Two days of non-stop celebration

The event takes place without interruption, from opening to closing: two days of culture, music, flavors, and fun. Among the guests of recent editions were voices of Lucanian culture such as the poet Franco Arminio. Cantinarte is today one of the most recognized territorial promotion events in Basilicata, capable of reviving the palmenti as the beating heart of the community.