Few places in Puglia package wine, history and atmosphere quite as seductively as
Vinilia Wine Resort. Set among the vineyards and olive groves of Manduria, in the heart of Primitivo di Manduria country, the resort is housed in a neo-eclectic mansion from the early 1900s, built for the aristocratic Schiavone family. That already gives the stay more personality than the average wine retreat - and the fact that it looks almost like a small castle certainly does not hurt.
The hotel side consists of 17 rooms and suites that sit inside the restored residence, while the wider property adds a pool, spa and the sort of grounds that make long afternoons disappear easily. A particularly strong detail is the culinary side: Casamatta, the resort’s restaurant, currently holds one MICHELIN star in the 2026 Italian guide, which tells you that dinner here is not just a nice extra but part of the draw.
And then there is the wine backdrop itself. Manduria is one of southern Italy’s most distinctive red-wine territories, known for warm-climate Primitivo with real depth and richness. Staying here means sleeping right inside that landscape, then returning each evening to a place that feels equal parts noble residence, wine-country hideaway and full-blown treat.
9.1 superb
Price from
OMR 89 / night
