Matera DOC in the Basilicata region of Italy dates from 2005 and covers the Province of Matera whose capital city is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Matera.

Winegrowing: New vineyards must be planted at a minimum vine density of 3,300 vines/ha (per acre). Emergency irrigation is permitted. Maximum yields are 10 tonnes/ha.

Wines: There are now eleven Matera DOC wine styles (the DOC has been modified four times since 2005, most recently on 07th March 2014). Yields are set at 10 tons/hectare for all wines.

Sparkling wines

Matera DOC Spumante from 85-100% Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata, 0-15% of other non-aromatic white grapes allowed in Basilicata. Made by the traditional method of second fermentation in bottle (Metodo Classico).

Matera DOC Spumante Rosé [sic] from 90-100% Primitivo, 0-10% of red grapes allowed in Basilicata. Made by the traditional method of second fermentation in bottle (Metodo Classico).

White wines

Matera DOC Bianco from 85-100% Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata, 0-15% other non-aromatic white grapes allowed in Basilicata.

Matera DOC Greco from 85-100% Greco [sic], 0-15% other non-aromatic white grapes allowed in Basilicata.

Pink wines

Matera DOC Rosato from 90-100% Primitive, 0-10% other red grapes allowed in Basilicata.

Red wines

Matera DOC Rosso from 60-70% Sangiovese, 30-40% Primitivo, 0-10% other non-aromatic red grapes allowed in Basilicata.

Matera DOC Primitivo from 90-100% Primitivo, 0-10% other non-aromatic red grapes allowed in Basilicata.

Matera DOC Moro from 60-70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20-30% Primitivo, at least 10-20% Merlot, 0-10% of other non-aromatic red grapes allowed in Basilicata.

Matera DOC Moro Riserva is made from 60-70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20-30% Primitivo, 10-20% Merlot, with an optional maximum 10% of other non-aromatic red grapes allowed in Basilicata. The wine must age at least 24 months in oak, and can be released 36 months after the harvest (from 01st November).

Passito wines

Matera DOC Bianco Passito: From the same blend as Matera Bianco.

Matera DOC Primitivo Passito: From the same blend as Matera Primitivo.

Wineries: Cantine Cerrolongo di Vincenzo Battifarano, Cantine Dragone, Società agricola masseria Lanzolla, Agricola Ditaranto, Roberto Acinapura, cantine Crocco, Masseria Cardillo, Francesco Marino.