If you havenโt heard of Materaโa small town carved into a canyon in Southern Italyโs region of Basilicata (the instep of the boot)โyou will soon. This year, the city of caves is waking from a long hibernation and making a splash as the European Unionโs Capital of Culture. For good reason too.
Iโve highlighted my favorite things to do, see, eat, and, of course, drink in my article for Wine Tourist Magazine. May it serve you well as you explore this enchanting part of Italy!

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