About this tour
Descend into Lucanian volcanic caves where winemakers have carved cellars into tuff rock for generations. This 2.5-hour guided tour takes you through the cool underground chambers of Cantine del Notaio, where you'll taste four wines alongside regional food products. You'll learn how the volcanic soil and local tradition shape these wines, moving from geology to glass with someone who knows the story.
Highlights
- Walk through ancient cellars hewn directly into volcanic rock
- Taste four wines paired with Lucanian specialities
- Learn how tuff geology influences local winemaking
- Explore deep connection between land and flavour
- Expert-led tour of working historic wine storage
What to expect
You'll start at street level and descend into caves where the temperature stays cool year-round. The guide will walk you through the carved chambers, explaining how the rock itself became a wine cellar. After the underground section, you'll move to the tasting room—which has wheelchair access—where four wines arrive with local foods. The whole experience moves at a conversational pace; this isn't a rushed tasting but a chance to sit with each wine and ask questions. The caves themselves are humid and chilly, so layering matters.
Good to know
Bring a long-sleeved jumper and supportive shoes—the caves are damp and you'll be walking on uneven surfaces. The cellars themselves aren't wheelchair accessible due to being below ground level, though the tasting room is. Not suitable if pregnant. Public transport is nearby; private transfers aren't included.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.