“It is not by chance that in this corner of Puglia the grapevine and wine reign supreme.”

“The Wines of Botromagno (Poderi D’Agostino) are not only for your enjoyment; they are also places that you will want to visit.
Every bottle is the fruit of our vineyards, our history, of our earth, all of which have a story to tell….”

“Gravina in Puglia, the city that has witnessed us being born, growing, loving, living…
Come visit us…”

There is no certain evidence concerning the era or even the century in which this city was founded, amidst the mysterious, rock-craved caves on the left slope of the gorge, nor do we even know when the settlement was given the name Gravina. In geological terms, “gravina” indicates depression in the earth eroded by water, and as such it could be related to the German graben (ditch) or to the pre-Latin words graba (rock) and rava (rocky cliff), or to the Greek bothros. Romualdo Salernitano, archbishop of Salerno from 1154 to 1181, cites the name Gravina in his Chronicon, connected with the Saracen raid on the city in 976 AD. Since it is located in the confluence of the valleys between the ancient lands of Peucezia and Lucania, not far from Daunia, Magna Grecia, and Sannium, historically famous regions, one can assume that Gravina emerged into history between the 8th and 7th centuries BC., as confirmed by recent archaeological finds on the plateau of the Botromagno hill and in the Padre Eterno area, which owes its name to the presence of a cave with Byzantine-style frescoes dating to the 12th century. These were due to links with, and, perhaps, to a fusion with Magna Grecia populations that moved into the interior after the destruction of Sybaris (6th century BC), which would explain the demotic word ∑I Δ I N Ω N engraved on coins minted locally and the Greek stems in the local dialect, still spoken today. With the conquest by Rome, the area assumed a position of importance along the Via Appia, known as Silvium or ad Silvianum and Silutum in the most known ancient itineraries. Its felicitous geographical location, the fertility of the earth, and availability of water from the “Gravina” steam doubtless favoured the presence of a population, which lived in perfect harmony with the environment that hosted it since the Palaeolithic era.
Gravina mirrored the historical vicissitudes of Italy as a whole, which was subsumed under the dominion of Odoacer and the Goths, and finally, in the early 5th century, the reconquest by the Eastern Empire by Justinian.
Following the massacre by the Saracens in 999, which destroyed the settlements, one on the Botromagno hill and the other on the rim of the gorge, the population shifted into the gorge, where they added dwellings to the pre-existing caves. In 1069, the area became a Norman feud, under Count Umfrido D’Altaville, who transformed it into a county and, to restore dignity to the ancient bishopric, constructed the cathedral. Later, the city was elevated to a marquisate and Frederick II commissioned Florentine architect Fuccio to design and built a castle as a hunting lodge, whose remains are still visible. Frederick designated the city as the head of the Justiciarship of the Terra di Bari, elevating it to first place among the cities of Puglia for its riches and natural beauty. With the Swabians, the city assumed the dignity of the seat of the General Curia for Puglia and Basilicata. Frederick was the one who called Gravina a “garden of delights.” It then passed to the Angevins and enjoyed significant economic development. In particular, Charles II in 1294 established the annual Fair of St. George, which survives today as one of Italy’s most ancient fairs and represents an important milestone in the marketing of agricultural and artisanal products.
Gravina today
Today, Gravina is a city rich in monuments and churches, which make it a cultural capital that offers visitors an exceptionally striking panorama, thanks to its rock-hewn churches, art-works, the Botromagno archaeological zone, its prestigious agricultural products, its sports, folklore, and cultural events, in addition to the enchanting natural beauty of its landscapes, including the Difesa Grande woods and the Nature Park of the Upper Murgia.

Photo by: Pietro Amendolara

“A UNIQUE growing area that expresses UNIQUE grape varieties! Three thousand years of local winegrowing allow us to select the most promising terroirs and the most suitable clones that will reflect our terroir to the highest possible degree.”

OUR VINEYARDS

OUR VARIETAL

“We are a family that has always believed in its own earth.”

Beniamino d’Agostino

Alberto d’Agostino

“The word “’wine-cellar” is quickly said, but
The wine-cellar is a physical place, but it is a place in the soul as well. It is the place where everything is transformed…
The wine-cellar is also team-work, sacrifice, sleepless nights…
The wine-cellar is everything, but it is also nothing without the men and women who fill it with meaning…”

Goffredo Agostini

Stefano Dini

“When your work is wine, you are inevitably subject to others’ judgement. Here we give you the results.”

“Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Flicker, Blog—in a word, the Web, the good side of it, that we are happy to share with you.”

“Our online WINESHOP is open 24 hours a day with special offerings and promotions that will ensure you the greatest in fine taste at the least cost.”

Come and visit us to personally purchase right at the winery, and to enjoy a guided tasting, tour the wine cellar, and take a stroll in our vineyards.
Gravina enjoys a reputation as a centre of fine food and dining, and we can pair our wines with the specialty food products raised in the local area, direct you to fascinating places to see, and, of course, recommend restaurants that will be a fitting conclusion to your trip into the Murge hills.

Open:
– from monday to friday from 9 to 13 and from 15 to 19
– saturday from 9 to 13

Via Archimede 24 – Gravina in Puglia (BA)
info and reservation:
Mail: info@botromagno.it
Tel. +39 080 3265865

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All our production is sold on our official store:

“We are always available to our customers for any requirement or need.”