# Basilicata wine and enotourism promotion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/basilicata-wine-and-enotourism-promotion
> Updated: 2026-10-05T14:06:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Regional authorities and local cooperatives in Basilicata are actively promoting the area’s wine-making traditions and enotourism to drive economic growth.

In September, regional assessor Francesco Cupparo attended the opening of ‘La Sfida del Torchio’ in Rionero in Vulture. The event sought to integrate local identity with quality production to boost the competitiveness of internal areas. As part of these efforts, a coalition of 14 Lucanian municipalities was recognized as the ‘Italian City of Wine’ for 2026.

By October, the Cantina di Venosa cooperative expanded these promotional efforts through its fourth annual press tour. The initiative hosted journalists and critics to highlight the enological heritage of locations such as Venosa, Ripacandida, and the Monticchio lakes, specifically focusing on the promotion of Aglianico del Vulture to increase the region’s visibility on national and international cultural routes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Cantina di Venosa promotes Basilicata wine and tourism

Cantina di Venosa hosted its fourth annual press tour to promote the Basilicata region and the Aglianico del Vulture wine through national media engagement.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cantina-di-venosa-promotes-basilicata-wine-and-tourism

### 2026-09-13: Basilicata promotes wine and agro-food tourism at La Sfida del Torchio

Basilicata regional assessor Francesco Cupparo attended the opening of ‘La Sfida del Torchio’ in Rionero in Vulture to promote local wine-making and agro-food tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basilicata-promotes-wine-and-agro-food-tourism-at-la-sfida-del-torchio

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