Salento, ItalyManduria
Vinilia Wine Resort
Turreted vineyard castle
Turreted vineyard castle
Two local sisters run the stone fortress as a working wine estate, centering stays on Primitivo tastings and garden produce.
What it’s good at
Notable
An early twentieth-century turreted manor house restored from an abandoned noble estate.
Notable
Estate Primitivo tastings and organic kitchen gardens rooted in rural Manduria traditions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Thanks to careful restoration, this early 20C building (which looks like a castle!) has been converted into a charming resort in the middle of the countryside.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In rural Manduria surrounded by vineyards, several kilometres outside the historic town centre.
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The rooms
Vintage 1950s Italian furnishings and Grottaglie ceramics sit beneath traditional stone star vaults.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A timber deck surrounds the osmosis-treated concrete pool, looking across open lawns to the castle turrets.
The spa
Restaurant
Ristorante Casamatta
The Michelin-starred dining room serves Apulian tasting menus beside a massive iron fireplace, looking out to the garden.
Wine Bar and Tasting Room
The wood-paneled bar serves labels from the family's Masseria Trullo di Pezza winery beneath vaulted stone ceilings.
How it began
The noble Schiavone family built the manor in the early 1900s, styling it after a medieval castle with battlements and turrets.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.