Morning in Matera If there’s one city that always stops me in my tracks, it’s Matera. Every time I arrive, I stand for a moment just to take it all in — the stacked stone homes, winding stairways, and soft golden light spilling across rooftops. It’s impossible not to feel something here. We started our morning at the overlook, coffee in hand, watching the mist rise over the Sassi. The town feels like a labyrinth — narrow lanes, archways, and stairs that twist in every direction. You half expect to see someone from a movie scene step out from behind[…]
Tag: Southern Italy
Day 7: Harvest Evenings in Matera
What makes dinner at a Matera winery so unforgettable? There are some dinners that fade with time—and then there are evenings like this one at Masseria Crocco in Borgo Venusio, just outside Matera, Italy. It’s one of those experiences that remind me exactly why I love bringing groups here year after year. The drive into Matera feels like rolling into another century. Clay-colored cliffs rise above quiet vineyards, and the golden light of sunset stretches across the valley. Tonight’s dinner is something I look forward to every tour—a true five-star experience hosted by my friend Silvia, whose hospitality makes this[…]