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The Varvaglione winery has been operating in the wine sector since 1921, for four generations, and is one of the historic players in the Apulian wine scene, where tradition now meets innovation.
19
Cosimo Varvaglione founded the winery in Pulsano. Among its first clients was the Italian Navy in Taranto.
21
In this historic company located in Leporano, in the province of Taranto, within the territory known as Salento, experience and tradition have over time found full synergy through the use of the most advanced winemaking technology and a great focus on market needs.
Over time, the technologies used for wine production have harmoniously blended with the ancient winemaking traditions of the Salento region. Varvaglione 1921 is a constantly evolving winery, which in the past opened to the public with the sale of bulk wine.
1958
Angelo Varvaglione, son of Cosimo, built the first cellar in Leporano, which today serves as the sales point.
The focus of the Taranto-based winery is on local grape varieties such as Primitivo, Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Malvasia, and Aglianico for red wines, and Verdeca, Falanghina, Malvasia, and Fiano for white wines. Additionally, when it comes to international grape varieties, the winery produces wines from Chardonnay, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, while respecting the unique characteristics of the Salento region.
1989 1991 1995
The fourth generation of the Varvaglione family is born: Marzia, Angelo, and Francesca.
The fourth generation of the Varvaglione family is born: Marzia, Angelo, and Francesca.
Varvaglione 1921, now one of the oldest and most awarded wineries in Southern Italy, celebrates its 90th anniversary by launching a prestigious wine called “Papale.”
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2020
The company produces around 5,000,000 bottles per year and exports to over 70 countries worldwide.
The Varvaglione family business
celebrates 100 years of activity.
2021
Today, the Varvaglione 1921 brand is recognized in both the national and international markets, supported by a prestigious selection of wines that have received numerous awards and accolades.
Today, Varvaglione 1921 bases its wine production on over 150 hectares of land dedicated to cultivating wines under the Varvaglione 1921 brand.
Thanks to its network of affiliated growers — local farmers who have been partners for over 30 years — the Salento-based winery Varvaglione 1921 covers a cultivation area of over 400 hectares. In terms of quality, research, and development, Varvaglione 1921 is monitored by the University of Udine and the University of Rome, Tor Vergata, which systematically inspect the Taranto-based facility once a month. Varvaglione 1921 is a certified winery holding BRC Certification Body, IFS International Food Standard, ISO 22000, ISO 22005, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.
