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Nestled near the historic village of Barile in Basilicata’s Vulture region, the Vigne di Mezzo estate was established by the founders of Feudi di San Gregorio in 2000. The endeavor is designed to give new impetus to the winemaking industry of this ancient winemaking region and was inspired by the enormous success achieved at the Feudi di San Gregorio estate in the neighboring region of Campania.

Along with the expert guidance of consulting enologist Riccardo Cotarella, one of Italy’s most esteemed winemaking talents, Vigne di Mezzo has the precise intention of spreading what the people of this area have shared for thousands of years: a passion for viticulture. The estate emphasizes the inherent quality of Basilicata’s terroir while placing a modern spin on native grapes in an effort to bring recognition to the lesser-known treasures of the south.

In ancient times, Greek settlers planted Hellenic varieties which continued to be cultivated during subsequent invasions by the Lucanians, the Romans, the Byzantines, and Saracens. After years of obscurity, the Vulture area is being rediscovered and her native grape, Aglianico, continues to gain international acclaim as one of the most prestigious red varieties of Italy.

Looking ahead to the future of this up-and-coming region, the estate has invested in the preservation of several historic regional monuments and forged an alliance with Barile’s La Locanda restaurant and hotel, a showcase of local gastronomy, in order to preserve the multifaceted culture of this region

Vigne di Mezzo’s dynamic winemaking team continues to advocate understanding and dissemination of knowledge by funding pioneering research into the origins and qualities of these indigenous varieties in conjunction with the Universities of Milan and Naples.