The winery
Varvaglione 1921
A family-owned Salento winery (Leporano, Taranto) that showcases native Apulian grape varieties through an approach combining tradition and modern winemaking techniques.
- Puglia · Italia
- Since 1921
- 40 products
The story
The Varvaglione family's history is told as a journey that began in 1921 in the area between Pulsano and Leporano. Today the winery is led by several generations of the family and has grown into a regional benchmark for the production and export of Apulian wines, with labels such as the Papale and Masseria Pizzariello lines that evoke historic plots like the Contrada Papale.
Production philosophy
The winery states a philosophy rooted in the territory: local identity, enhancement of indigenous grape varieties and a balance between heritage and innovation. It promotes practices focused on quality in the vineyard and the cellar, with sustainability projects and system certifications for quality management and food safety.
Terroir and vineyards
Operating in the heart of Salento, with vineyards and production linked to the typical areas of Primitivo di Manduria and other parts of Salento. Some labels come from the historic Masseria Pizzariello and from Contrada Papale.
Awards and recognition
Editorial recognitions and scores in specialized publications; inclusion in Corriere della Sera Economia’s Top 100 ranking; mentions in national guides and awards.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Primitivo
- Negroamaro
- Susumaniello
- Falanghina
- Verdeca
- Malvasia Bianca
- Malvasia Nera
- Aglianico
- Hectares
- 150.0
- Bottles per year
- 4500000
What makes it distinctive
- Family-run business operating since 1921.
- Headquarters and winery in Leporano, Contrada Santa Lucia / Masseria Pizzariello.
- Approximately 150 hectares of owned vineyards.
- Declared annual production on the order of millions of bottles.
- Strong focus on indigenous Apulian grape varieties and on themed ranges such as Papale and Masseria Pizzariello.
- System certifications mentioned: ISO 22000, ISO 22005, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
