Ep. 2404 Vitis in Vulture Winery in Basilicata | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon (5StarWines - the Book 2025 Series)

Welcome to episode 2404 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 199 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Giuseppe Avigliano from Vitis in Vulture in Basilicata, winner of 5StarWine’s BEST ROSE' WINE 2025. More about today’s guest: Vitis in Vulture, with its 95 hectares of vineyards spread across the Vulture area, is one of the most important wine producers in the Basilicata region. Leading this enterprise is President Giuseppe Avigliano, an agronomist and agricultural entrepreneur with significant experience in the winemaking and agri-food sectors. The company’s goal is to create a unique connection throughout the production chain, starting from vineyard cultivation, passing through the various stages of vinification and aging in the cellar, and culminating in bottling and distribution in Italy and around the world. At the heart of the company is the innovative winery, designed by renowned Japanese architect Hikaru Mori—a modern and distinctive structure where activities, spaces, and visitors come together in a unified body that reflects the culture of wine and the Mediterranean. In front of the winery lies a large archaeological complex, dating from the 4th to the 7th century AD. On its western edge, one can still see housing pits for two phitoi—large containers lined with mortar, once used for fermenting high-quality wines. Connect Website: ⁠https://vitisinvulture.com/en/⁠ Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/vitis_in_vulture/?hl=it⁠ More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age. Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History. In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: ⁠https://www.quaypress.uk⁠ ⁠https://www.marcmillon.co.uk⁠ ⁠https://www.vino.co.uk⁠ ⁠https://www.quaypress.com⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon⁠ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast⁠ Tiktok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast⁠ If you feel like helping us, donate here:⁠ https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/⁠ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!