Our Story

Divine Moon is a surreal story about the mystery of motherhood.

On Christmas night, when the son of wine is born, a miracle occurs.

The story of the birth of a son who is saved thanks to a bath in wine.

The newborn, in serious health conditions, was risking his life due to a respiratory crisis.

In those moments of great conciliation, the mother ordered the women who were caring for him to heat some Aglianico wine.

Immediately, the baby was immersed in a basin of warm wine and almost miraculously, the newborn began to breathe.

His cries were a sweet sound for the family.

This episode marks the beginning of the journey of the company Terra dei Re.

Cantine Terra dei Re is located at the foot of Monte Vulture, the ancient volcano of Basilicata, near the Monticchio lakes.

It was founded in 2000 from an entrepreneurial idea of the Rabasco and Leone families.

The innovative winery is completely underground at a depth of about 25 meters, with attached caves carved into the volcanic rock where the Aglianico del Vulture is aged.

In the winery's vineyard property, not only Aglianico is cultivated, but also Pinot Noir, a unique vineyard at an altitude of 800 meters.

Making the company competitive, but above all keeping up with the times, is the main goal.

Giving the Aglianico del Vulture the opportunity to be sustainable, creating synergy with the territory, and achieving the perfect drinkability.

But let's go in order.

The hills of Vulture tell a millennial story of passion, history and men.

Terra dei Re has believed and believes in Aglianico.

They have been inspired by the atmospheres of this land to obtain what nature has given them.

Everything in wine originates from geology...

Imagine various lava flows that have enriched the structure of the Vulture soils.

The presence of the volcanic component, tuff banks, and cellulose areas are determining elements for the differentiation of the wine's characteristics.

A unique territory of its kind.

The harvest is nocturnal.

You may wonder why?

The reason is related to the climate, the climatic conditions affect the characteristics of the grape.

The harvest of the grape from which Aglianico del Vulture Nocte is produced undergoes extraordinary thermal excursions that reach up to 15°C during that period.

The skin of the grape is subjected to stress due to expansion during the day and contraction during the night, due to low temperatures.

And it is precisely at night that the plant produces elastic substances to reduce the tension of the skin.

These elastic substances are very fragrant, rich in aromas and color.

Then there is agriculture, fundamental for complex territories like these.

The vineyards of Aglianico, Pinot Noir, and Malvasia are planted at different altitudes, to give each vine its best condition.

Evident elements contribute to uniqueness, the exposure of the vineyards, the marked thermal excursions, and the volcanic soil favor the formation of an extraordinary quantity of aromatic precursors.

Elegance, softness, persistent aromatic notes, and minerality are the distinctive elements of these wines.

The primary floral notes, ripe fruits, balanced spices, and well-polished tannins are especially evident in Aglianico.

The oenological part has been entrusted for years to Riccardo Cotarella.

His guidance is considered fundamental to achieving a new vision, modernity through advanced technologies while respecting the characteristics of the vines and terroirs.

This is Terra dei Re, a land of sovereigns capable of surprising all wine lovers through a versatility and nuances that, if not tasted, are difficult to perceive.