About The Producer

Cosimo Varvaglione (Owner & Winemaker)

Varvaglione 1921 is dedicated to expressing the authentic character of Puglia through wines that combine generations of family expertise with contemporary winemaking techniques. With a particular focus on indigenous varieties such as Primitivo and Negroamaro, the winery celebrates the richness of southern Italian viticulture while embracing innovation, sustainability, and meticulous attention to quality.

Situated in the heart of Salento, in southern Puglia, Varvaglione's vineyards benefit from a warm Mediterranean climate influenced by the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Abundant sunshine, cooling maritime breezes, and mineral-rich limestone and clay soils provide ideal conditions for cultivating Primitivo, Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, and other regional varieties. These distinctive conditions produce wines with generous fruit, expressive aromatics, and balanced structure.

Founded in 1921 in Leporano, near Taranto, Varvaglione 1921 is a fourth-generation, family-owned winery and one of Puglia's established wine producers. Under the leadership of Cosimo Varvaglione and his family, the estate has grown from a traditional local winery into an internationally recognized producer, known for combining Salento's winemaking heritage with modern production methods. Its portfolio includes the popular 12 e Mezzo, Papale, and Salentini wines, reflecting the diversity and distinctive Mediterranean character of Puglia.