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

Ars Poetica is to family owned agricultural summer 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 to perfect venue for viticulture.

The Ars Poetica winery is boutique in size. Only about 500 cases of Aglianico of the Vulture and 100 cases of Hills of Orazio to are available for American sales.