The area where GAL Lucus operates lies in the province of Potenza and includes the Vulture, home to an extinct volcano and the Aglianico vineyards, and the Alto Bradano, the hill country that slopes towards the Bradano river basin.
Natural Heritage
A varied landscape of volcanic scenery, river valleys, woodland and vineyards. Monte Vulture is an area of particular natural interest, with the Monticchio lakes, mineral springs and the forests of the Regional Park.
Local Excellence
Quality products that tell the story of rural Vulture-Alto Bradano
Aglianico DOCG
The great red wine of the Vulture, made from grapes grown on volcanic soils. One of the finest wines of southern Italy.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Centuries-old olive groves produce an oil of superior quality from native varieties, using traditional methods.
Ancient Grains
Native wheat varieties brought back into cultivation, the basis of a local bread and pasta supply chain.
Dairy Products
Pecorino, ricotta and raw-milk cheeses that express the biodiversity of local mountain pastures.
Craft Beers
A growing supply chain using local barley and hops, at the heart of the ExBeerience project run by GAL Lucus.
Berries
Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries: niche crops that make the most of upland soils.
The Alto Bradano and Vulture area stretches across landscapes of rare beauty: a treasure trove of biodiversity, from the emerald reflections of the Monticchio lakes to the gentle hills of the Bradano, by way of historic villages suspended in time and the renowned Aglianico del Vulture vineyards.
It is an area with a strong identity, where the wisdom of rural tradition lives alongside innovation and the ability to renew itself. Here, quality farming, experiential tourism, culture and environmental protection are more than words: they are the pillars of a practical and ambitious local development strategy.
An Area to Experience
Visiting Vulture-Alto Bradano means immersing yourself in an authentic experience:
- ●Outstanding food and wine: sensory trails through wineries and local flavours.
- ●Unspoilt nature: trekking routes and slow travel.
- ●Authentic villages: an architectural and human heritage that tells thousands of years of history.
The shared goal is to make the area more attractive, improving residents’ quality of life and supporting new opportunities for young people and local businesses, turning this corner of Basilicata into a model of sustainable hospitality.
Explore Our Land
The beating heart of this project lies in the municipalities of GAL Lucus, ready to welcome you with the warmth of our community. Would you like to plan your next trip or discover every secret of our villages?
Discover the treasures of the area: visit www.slowexperiencevulturealtobradano.it and use the Slow Experience Interactive Map to find points of interest, routes and curiosities across the Alto Bradano and Vulture area.
Go to Slow Experience ↗Discover Vulture-Alto Bradano
Find out more about the strategies and projects GAL Lucus is developing in this area.