Gusto Nobile Basilicata by Merano WineFestival

The Merano WineFestival lands in Basilicata

Gusto Nobile Basilicata is the event that brings the prestige and quality of the Merano WineFestival, one of Italy's most important wine events, to Venosa. Inspired by the philosophy of Carpe Diem by Horace, the poet born in Venosa, the festival celebrates great Lucanian wine and local cuisine in a setting of absolute charm.

Three days of excellence

The event opens with the Small Plates Dinner in Piazza Orazio, a large convivial dinner that brings together the best Venosa restaurateurs around a shared table, with traditional Lucanian dishes paired with local wines. On the following two days, the Aragonese Castle hosts tastings, show cooking, and the renowned WineHunter masterclasses, led by experts from the Merano WineFestival.

Aglianico del Vulture takes center stage

The heart of the program are the masterclasses dedicated to Aglianico del Vulture: from comparisons between Riserva and current vintage to vertical tastings, up to the most innovative expressions of Lucanian viticulture, where tradition and experimentation meet. In Piazza Umberto I, the Coldiretti Village market offers typical local products, from Senise Crusco Pepper to regional specialties.

Venosa, capital of wine and culture

Among the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, Venosa offers Gusto Nobile an extraordinary backdrop, between the Castle, the Abbey of the Santissima Trinità, and the sites related to Horace. An event that elevates Lucanian wine on the national stage, uniting it with the history and beauty of the city.