Vinilia Wine Resort - Dimora Storica

The staff and customer service are awesome!! We had great stay for three nights and wish we could’ve stayed longer! We arrived on 17th August, coincidentally they were having the biggest event in the summer. Great food and wine and band!! Then we spent a day staying in the resort chilling in the pool and again enjoying their wine. We booked the restaurant (they have one Michelin star restaurant on site) for the third night. Absolutely delicious and we love the dining area is in the beautiful outdoor. What an amazing experience!! We love everything there.

We stayed at the hotel for a special occasion. It is a beautiful building with large rooms. The Michelin starred Casamatta restaurant is a big draw. The pool area was fantastic with lots of seating and umbrellas, great changing facilities and a very good pool bar serving food and drink. In the hotel, the service is a bit hit and miss though. We checked in before our rooms were ready but were allowed to use the pool which we were very grateful for. However we weren’t told that the pool towels were on a ticket system so when we went to check in the day, we were made to go back to collect the towels from the pool area! Away from the pool, service was very slow. I had to go and request service for evening drinks. The cocktails were not great - my espresso martini was served without coffee beans. A first world problem I know but a hotel at this end of the price spectrum should know better. The food at Casamatta more than made up for it though. Finally breakfast was ok but again, trying to get a coffee was much more difficult than it should be and there was no menu or personalised options. I had explained at the time of booking that I had a nut allergy but despite the small size of the hotel and the claim of “personalised service”, no one checked in with me at breakfast and asked if I needed help selecting food. The final odd thing was coming down for breakfast and immediately being asked if the cleaner could start cleaning the room even though we were due to check out a couple of hours later! A nice hotel, let down by service but worth the stay if you’re eating at Casamatta.

We had an incredible time here. Drank a ton of great primitivo. The staff are all so lovely. The pool is a great place to laze away a day at. Such a beautiful castle and the grounds.

We stayed at Vinillia Wine Resort from July 27th to 29th. It took me some time to write this review in order to fully process my impressions and provide an unbiased account. The property is beautiful and elegant, situated in a somewhat isolated area of Manduria—an environment that offers peace and tranquility, as one would expect from a masseria. Our accommodation was located on the top floor of the castle, accessible solely via stairs. The room was spacious and comfortable; however, the air conditioning unit was somewhat undersized, positioned inside a balcony, which diminished its efficiency and generated more noise than usual. While we did not feel overly hot, guests who prefer a cooler sleeping environment with blankets might find this setup inadequate. The bathroom, though large, was somewhat stuffy and lacked proper ventilation or an exhaust fan. The pool area was lovely, providing a serene setting; however, the bar service appeared quite limited. I attempted to order from the bar once; upon approaching the counter and inquiring about the menu—since none was visibly displayed—I was informed that the bar was closing, and the restaurant as the priority (it was 7:50 PM). While I understand closing times, a more accommodating attitude from the staff—such as showing the menu or offering a drink—would have been appreciated. The most disappointing aspect of our stay was breakfast. The offerings were limited and simplistic, consisting of only basic items. There was no menu, nor were any specialities from the kitchen available, such as scrambled eggs or omelets. Furthermore, considering the resort’s branding as a “Wine Resort,” the wine experience was notably absent: no sparkling wine, no complimentary wine or welcome drink, and surprisingly, no olive oil or focaccia—staples of Puglia’s culinary heritage. Overall, we left with the impression that there was considerable pretense rather than substance, and the value for the price paid was not commensurate. We experienced a sense of superficial elegance that did not fully meet our expectations.

Here you can find a complete package: good accommodation, Michelin star restaurant and a relaxing spa.|The room was spacious, big window, comfortable bed and everything that you need inside( except iron for clothes).|Breakfast is exactly what you need when you travel to Italy: the cheese, the meat, the pastry and eggs. Fresh fruits and juices.|Dinner was every time a special event. One evening we enjoyed a degustation menu of the Casamatta restaurant and other evening was dedicated to a wine tasting, 8 labels from all Italy together with a selection of cheese and meat cuts.|The personnel is always helpful and very nice.|So, don’t miss this location!

The setting is as tranquil and lovely as the website promises. As you would expect, the bedding was plush, the bathroom both functional and stylish. A good breakfast is something we really enjoy, and the Vinilia did not disappoint - fresh fruit, meats, cheeses, sweet and savory breads, yogurt and omelettes made to order. Possibly even more laudable than the physical environment was the exceptional service of the very friendly staff. At each and every turn, the employees were gracious, kind, helpful and welcoming. We always felt that, by choice, they took pride in going one step beyond what may have been expected of them. Kudos, applause and gratitude to Team Vinilia.

We had a fantastic stay at this great location. Highly recommended to discover the whole region, conveniently located, and with a beautiful little castle nested in a quiet park. The restaurant is worth the experience : the menu offers a great choice of local products, prepared with great skills by the Chef. One of our best value for money michelin-starred restaurant. The team was really helpful in discovering the local wines. All in all, a great place, highly recommended!

Beautiful place! And the service excellent! I would recommend to serve better portions of food and give a twist to the menu!