Ars Poetica is named in honor of Basilicata’s most famous son, the Roman poet Horace, also known as Orazio or Quintus Horatius Flaccus.  Horace wrote lovingly about wine and is called the Roman poet of wine.  His Ars Poetica is a long poem dealing with literary criticism.

Ars Poetica is a family owned agricultural estate located in the shadow of Mt. Vulture, an extinct volcano in northern Basilicata. This area has been renowned for wine production since 600 B.C.

Although the winery is in the South, the altitude, wind currents and climate make it quite cool, comparable to wine zones farther north, making it a perfect venue for viticulture.

The Ars Poetica winery is boutique in size. Only about 500 cases of Aglianico del Vulture and 100 cases of Colline di Orazio are available for American sales. The enologist of these wines is Donato D’Angelo.

The Wines of Ars Poetica
   Aglianco del Vulture, DOC
   Colline di Orazio, DOC
   Vulcano, DOC
   Primitivo, IGT