Few places in Puglia package wine, history and atmosphere quite as seductively as
Vinilia Wine Resort. Located among the vineyards and olive groves of Manduria, 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
TWD 7,409 / night
