Varvaglione 1921 has been making wine for over a hundred years, spanning four generations of the family. Today it is one of the largest and fastest developing companies in Puglia, constantly increasing the number of bottles produced and the quality of its wines. The company is based in Leporano on the Gulf of Taranto, in the famous Salento region. Experience and tradition have found synergy in the use of innovative winemaking technology. Over time, the company has combined the traditions of this area with newer methods. Varvaglione 1921 is constantly evolving, keeping an eye on market trends and tastes, never losing sight of traditions and terroir. Today the company has three production areas: the winery and cellar, bottling and the shop, which used to be the company's headquarters. The flagship today is the Masseria Pizzariello, a traditional Apulian estate that symbolizes all the history and way of life that typifies the warm hospitality in this region.
With a focus on the native grape varieties of Puglia, Varvaglione's extensive portfolio includes red wines made from Primitivo, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Aglianico grapes, and white wines made from Verdeca, Falanghina, Malvasia Bianca and Fiano grapes. In addition, in the field of international varieties, Varvaglione produces a Chardonnay and a Sauvignon using traditional Salento methods.
Varvaglione 1921 is one of the oldest wineries in southern Italy. Internationally and nationally recognized with a presence in over 60 countries, Varvaglione 1921 wines have won many awards. In 2011 it celebrated its 90th anniversary by launching a special Primitivo cuvée called "Papale Oro".
The winery owns 150 hectares dedicated to the cultivation of its grapes; In addition, it relies on collaborations with affiliated local wine growers who have been working with them for over 30 years.
For quality control, research and development, Varvaglione 1921 is supervised by the University of Udine and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, both of which systematically control quality. Varvaglione 1921 is BRC certified, IFS International Food Standard and ISO 22000, ISO 22005, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certified.
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