A first club was founded in 1997, by the president Antonio Di Battista, that moved the Magna Grecia Volley franchise from Matera to Taranto.

The team played two years in the first division with the sponsor names La Cascina and Vini Borgocanale, before it went bankrupt.

The return in the first division arrived in 2004 season, after the acquisition of Unimade Parma franchise.

At the same time, even the qualification to the Coppa Italia Final Four was reached.

At the end of 2007/2008 championship, ended with the keeping of higher division, the club was moved from Taranto to Martina Franca, by management decision.