Tenuta Viglione

Tenuta Viglione is located at the foot of the Murgia Barese, in a hilly area at around 450 meters above sea level, at the highest point of the Gioia del Colle DOC appellation. This privileged location, characterized by excellent exposure and significant temperature variations, creates ideal conditions for cultivating high-quality grapes.

The winery has deep roots in the ancient peasant and viticultural traditions of the Zullo family, who for generations have dedicated themselves to enhancing the extraordinary wine potential of the territory between Gioia del Colle and Santeramo in Colle, in Puglia. Since its origins, the family has combined traditional knowledge with innovative production techniques, overseeing the entire process from vineyard cultivation to bottling.

Today, the estate is led by Giovanni Zullo, representing the third generation of the family. In recent years, he has modernized and restored the historic Viglione farmhouse, transforming it into the contemporary heart of the winery while preserving its strong connection to family heritage, territory, and tradition.

The wines of Tenuta Viglione are produced exclusively from estate-owned vineyards cultivated with native grape varieties including Primitivo di Gioia del Colle, Trebbiano, and Malvasia. Great attention is dedicated to vineyard management, especially to the cultivation of Primitivo, which thrives in this territory thanks to careful clone selection capable of resisting the strong temperature fluctuations typical of the area.

The cultivation of Primitivo in Gioia del Colle has a long and historic tradition dating back to the late 1700s, when priest Francesco Indellicati selected an early-ripening vine that he named “PrimAtivo,” giving origin to one of Puglia’s most iconic grape varieties.

Today, Tenuta Viglione produces wines that combine structure, elegance, and territorial authenticity, faithfully expressing the mineral soils, altitude, and climatic conditions of the Murgia hills. Each wine reflects the winery’s philosophy: respect for tradition, careful craftsmanship, and continuous pursuit of quality.