Masseria Fontana di Vite
A MICHELIN Guide luxury masseria in the hills outside Matera, with 19 rooms, olive groves, courtyard dining, and a roofless warehouse for evening celebrations under the stars.
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Masseria Fontana di Vite is a luxury estate in the golden hills outside Matera — a sun-bleached stone masseria surrounded by wheat fields and ancient olive groves, just fifteen minutes from one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide, the property offers 19 elegant rooms, exclusive use for a minimum three-night stay, and the kind of Southern Italian warmth that transforms a wedding weekend into something guests remember for the rest of their lives. The setting moves from a courtyard ceremony among olive trees to poolside aperitivi, dinner in the garden, and dancing in a roofless warehouse beneath the stars.
Pricing guide
We share a guide figure upfront so you can assess fit before enquiring — tailored quotes are provided directly by the venue.
Venue hire
Indicative pricing — varies by season, guest count, and scope. Tailored quotes available on request.
- 3-night minimum exclusive use of entire property
- 19 rooms with accommodation for 38 guests
- All event spaces: courtyard, gardens, pool area, warehouse
- Bridal changing room
- Parking for guests
Understanding the quote
Final pricing is shaped by a handful of key factors. Understanding these helps you plan a realistic budget before your first conversation with the venue.
- Season — peak summer commands a premium
- Guest count — directly impacts catering and staffing
- Buyout scope — full venue vs partial use
- Stay length — number of nights for celebrations
- Catering packages — dinner tiers and menu choices
- Extras — florals, entertainment, transfers
Accommodation & logistics
One of the most searched questions from couples — we surface it early because it directly shapes how a wedding weekend can be designed.
On-site sleeping
19 rooms sleeping up to 38 guests standard (55 with additional beds). Accommodation for 38 is included in the exclusive use package. Rooms are distributed across the restored masseria complex, each with character drawn from the original agricultural architecture.
- Masseria Rooms — 38 rooms
Getting there
Matera, Basilicata — plan transfers as a key part of the weekend logistics.
- Matera: 15 km / 15 min
- Bari Airport: 55 km / 50 min
- Bari: 65 km / 1h
- Lecce: 200 km / 2h 15min
- Naples: 260 km / 3h
- Rome: 450 km / 4h 30min
What makes Masseria Fontana di Vite different
MICHELIN Guide Listed
Exclusive Use for Minimum 3-Night Stay
Up to 250 Wedding Guests
19 Rooms (38 Beds, up to 55 with Extra Beds)
15 Minutes from Matera (UNESCO World Heritage)
55 km from Bari Airport
The setting in pictures
54 images of Masseria Fontana di Vite.
Spaces & capacities
Courtyard
The masseria's central courtyard, surrounded by sun-bleached stone walls, provides the primary setting for ceremonies and seated dinners. The space is framed by olive trees and the warm Basilicata landscape.
Garden & Olive Groves
Expansive gardens set among ancient olive trees offer a natural, romantic setting for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The countryside views stretch across golden fields toward the distant outline of Matera.
Roofless Warehouse
A converted agricultural warehouse with no roof — open to the stars — serves as the evening entertainment and dancing space. The raw stone walls and open sky create an unforgettable atmosphere for late-night celebrations.
Swimming Pool Area
The pool area offers an elegant setting for welcome drinks and aperitivi, with loungers and views across the Basilicata countryside.
| Event Space | Cocktail | Seated | Buffet | Ceremony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard The masseria's central courtyard, surrounded by sun-bleached stone walls, provides the primary setting for ceremonies and seated dinners. The space is framed by olive trees and the warm Basilicata landscape. | 250 | 200 | 250 | 250 |
| Garden & Olive Groves Expansive gardens set among ancient olive trees offer a natural, romantic setting for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. The countryside views stretch across golden fields toward the distant outline of Matera. | 250 | 200 | 250 | 250 |
| Roofless Warehouse A converted agricultural warehouse with no roof — open to the stars — serves as the evening entertainment and dancing space. The raw stone walls and open sky create an unforgettable atmosphere for late-night celebrations. | 200 | – | – | – |
| Swimming Pool Area The pool area offers an elegant setting for welcome drinks and aperitivi, with loungers and views across the Basilicata countryside. | 100 | – | – | – |
Common questions
Answers to the questions most couples ask before enquiring.
What is the maximum wedding capacity?
Masseria Fontana di Vite accommodates up to 250 wedding guests across its courtyard, garden, and reception spaces.
What does the exclusive use package include?
The package starts at €19,500 for three nights and includes accommodation for 38 guests across 19 rooms, access to all event spaces, and coordination. Catering starts from €180 per person with drink packages from €35 per person.
What is the minimum stay?
A minimum three-night stay is required, allowing the celebration to unfold across a full weekend — welcome dinner, wedding day, and farewell brunch.
What happens in the evening?
After dinner in the courtyard or garden, celebrations typically move to the roofless warehouse — a converted agricultural building open to the stars — for dancing, music, and late-night entertainment. It's one of the most memorable wedding spaces in southern Italy.
What activities are available for guests?
The masseria offers cooking classes, wine tastings, olive oil tastings, guided tours of Matera's Sassi, hiking, horseback riding, and yoga. These make excellent additions to a multi-day wedding celebration.
How do we get there?
The nearest airport is Bari (50 minutes by car). The masseria sits in the hills just 15 minutes from Matera. Private transfers can be arranged from the airport.
Masseria Fontana di Vite — wedding venue in Matera, Basilicata
The masseria is a traditional fortified farmhouse of the type found across Puglia and Basilicata — built to withstand the harsh southern Italian summers and serve as both residence and agricultural centre. The property sits in the countryside outside Matera, surrounded by the golden wheat fields and olive groves that have defined this landscape for millennia.
Restored with meticulous attention to the original architecture, Masseria Fontana di Vite preserves the sun-bleached stone walls and rustic character of the original farmhouse while adding the comforts expected of a luxury destination. Its MICHELIN Guide recognition reflects both the quality of the accommodation and the exceptional cuisine prepared with local, seasonal ingredients.
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Before you enquire
The more context you share, the more tailored the response from the venue team.
- Your approximate wedding date or preferred month
- Estimated guest count and how many staying on site
- Your budget range (helps us confirm realistic fit)
- Whether you'd like exclusive use of the property
- Any specific priorities — food, ceremony style, photography
- How far along you are with planning