Vinilia Wine resort
Neo-eclectic castle-hotel meets relaxed Salento countryside. Think antique furniture alongside art deco touches, star-vaulted ceilings, and an informal Michelin restaurant with a large steel fireplace. Feels like a well-connected local family opened their ancestral home to guests.
Complimentary bicycles are available from reception to cycle the surrounding countryside.
Why It Matters
Casamatta Restaurant holds a Michelin star (awarded 2019) and the Green Michelin Star (2021, the first awarded in Apulia). The resort is directly affiliated with Trullo di Pezza, a 100-hectare Primitivo and Negroamaro vineyard, so guided tastings happen at the source.
A converted early-1900s aristocratic manor that genuinely looks like a small medieval castle — complete with turrets, battlements, and loopholes — set deep in Puglia's Primitivo wine country. The restoration by the Lacaita/Parisi family kept the original vaulted stonework and three-floor rampant staircase intact, then layered in 1950s–60s design objects, iron-and-wood beds made by local craftsmen, and Grottaglie ceramics. Eighteen rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa, and ties to a nearby 100-hectare vineyard make this more than just a place to sleep.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Castle Deluxe Room
Spacious castle rooms decorated with Grottaglie ceramics, inside the central historic residence. Vaulted ceilings, refined furnishings. Double bed with en-suite shower. Some open onto the courtyard, others have balcony access. A step up from the Superior in finish and detail.
Double · 33 sqm
Castle Junior Suite
Spacious, bright rooms inside the ancient castle. Double bed and en-suite shower. Two variants: one on the first floor opens onto a large terrace; another is on the second floor, accessible via the castle's distinctive rampant masonry staircase. Both feature Salento vaulted ceilings.
Double · 25 sqm
Castle Junior Suite Deluxe
The most spacious of the junior suite categories. Inside the central historic castle, with the typical Salento vaulted ceiling. Very spacious and bright, furnished with refinement and detail. Double bed and en-suite shower. Upgraded finish compared to the standard junior suite.
Double · 33 sqm
Castle Junior Suite with Terrace
First-floor castle junior suite with vaulted ceilings and a large private terrace — the real draw here. Double bed, en-suite shower. Bright and generously proportioned, with refined attention to detail throughout.
Double · 27 sqm
Classic Room
The entry-level room sits in the side wing adjacent to the historic castle building, not inside it. About 20 sqm — adequate but snug. Characterized by the typical Salento star-vaulted ceiling. Double bed, en-suite shower, and a ground-floor patio that opens onto the resort gardens where you can have breakfast outdoors. Views overlook the internal courtyard.
Double · 20 sqm
Suite Vinilia
The resort's flagship room — and the only true suite. First floor of the castle, with the distinctive star-vaulted ceiling. Large, bright, and finished to a noticeably higher standard, with design elements and antique furniture throughout. Double bed (can accommodate 3rd and 4th beds on request), en-suite shower, and a private furnished terrace. Feels genuinely secluded within the castle.
Double (convertible to quad)
Superior Room
Five rooms ranging from 33 to 36 sqm, all located inside the main castle building. Spacious, comfortable, and decorated with the famous Grottaglie ceramics from the nearby town of the same name. Each has a double bed and en-suite shower. Some are on the ground floor overlooking the courtyard; others have terraces or balconies on the first and second floors.
Double · 33 sqm
Superior Room with Private Garden
About 26 sqm, ground floor only, on the external side of the castle building. Salento star-vaulted ceiling, cement-paste floors, and a king-size double bed. The unique selling point: the only room category with a private garden — you step straight out into a secluded outdoor space where you can also take breakfast. Total privacy.
King · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary bicycles available from reception. Ideal for exploring the surrounding countryside, vineyards, and rural roads around Manduria.
Traditional Apulian cooking classes offered on-site. Particularly popular with food-and-wine focused guests.
Guided tasting of typical Apulian vines — Primitivo, Negroamaro, and more — at the affiliated Trullo di Pezza farm owned by the Lacaita family. The estate covers over 100 hectares of vineyards. Tastings happen in the shade of an ancient 'pajaru' (traditional trullo refuge). Bookable as part of the Wine Lovers package.
Tours of the on-site cellar and affiliated Trullo di Pezza winery, exploring the Primitivo di Manduria wine-producing region.
The resort organizes tours for guests to explore nearby destinations including Manduria, Sava, Oria, and Grottaglie (the ceramics town), as well as natural reserves and coastal areas.
Light lunches and cocktails served at the outdoor pool area (open May–October). Staff come to sun beds to take drinks orders. The pool is 26 x 8.5m and 1.55m deep, built in osmotic cement.
The castle grounds and terrace are available for private events, weddings, and corporate meetings. The property has a dedicated events and meeting room.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site meeting room available for corporate events.
Buffet, continental, or Italian breakfast included with the stay. Can also be taken on the patio outside Classic and Superior with Garden rooms.
Landscaped grounds with an Italian garden adorning the rear of the manor. Large south-facing terrace. Gardens feature secluded seating areas and are where the resort's pet rabbits roam freely.
Large private outdoor pool (26 x 8.5m, 1.55m deep) built in osmotic cement that blends with the landscape. Surrounded by centuries-old olive trees. Sun beds, deck chairs, and poolside towels included. Open May–October. Limited shade — only two umbrellas noted by guests.
Available on request. Brindisi Airport is approximately 50 km away.
On-site tasting room and connection to the affiliated Trullo di Pezza winery (Lacaita family). Primitivo di Manduria and Negroamaro wines featured.
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