/matˈɛra/
- Basilicata
- Vineyard Area: 47,41 HectaresÂ
- Year Appellation Started: 2005
- Appellation Last modified: 2019
- Red Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Primitivo, Sangiovese
- White Grapes: Greco, Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata
- Sparkling
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Rosato
- Passito
- Sparkling: minimum 85% Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata + maximum 15% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 90% Primitivo + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Still White Wine: minimum 85% Greco or Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata + maximum 15% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label.
- Still Red Wine: minimum 60% Sangiovese + minimum 30% Primitivo + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 90% Primitivo + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label.
- Still Rosato Wine: minimum 90% Primitivo + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label. Minimum 60% Cabernet Sauvignon + minimum 20% Primitivo + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for “Moro” with minimum ageing 36 months of which – 24 months in oak for Riserva.
- Passito:Â minimum 90% Primitivo + maximum 10% other red non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label. Minimum 85% Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata + maximum 15% other white non-aromatic grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Total Production: 2.030 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- Matera DOC is located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. The vineyards are primarily situated around the historic city of Matera, famous for its ancient cave dwellings (Sassi di Matera).