Vitagliano Winery
Vitagliano is one of Temecula’s most spacious and varied properties, set on Glen Oaks Road away from the busiest stretches of wine country. It is a favorite of local photographers for its many settings, and its full menu makes it as much a dining destination as a tasting room.
The story of Vitagliano
Guy Vitagliano was known in his native village of Santa Maria, on the Italian island of Salina, as a dynamic and passionate wine lover, with a dream to bring the richness and quality of Italy’s finest wines to America. Three generations later, Vitagliano Vineyards & Winery continues that legacy.
The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association lists the winery as established in 2007, owned by Frank Aglio, with Shane Sevier as winemaker.
What to taste at Vitagliano
The list is wide. The association lists Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo, Zinfandel and red blends; Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and white blends; and sparkling wine.
Given the family’s Italian roots, start with Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese, then explore Syrah, Tempranillo and Zinfandel. Sparkling wine is a natural choice for celebrations, and a red blend is a good bottle to share over a meal.
The Vitagliano experience
Vitagliano’s full menu spans light bites and shareable appetizers to hearty entrées and desserts, with a kids’ menu, gluten-free selections and vegetarian options. The winery is open most days, with later evenings toward the weekend, and is closed on Tuesdays. It offers picnic areas, live music, a restaurant, wedding and event spaces and a gift shop, and it is dog friendly and family friendly.
The property’s variety of settings makes it popular for photography and events — and a fine place to pose with a classic convertible.
Who will love Vitagliano
Families, food-focused groups and anyone planning photos or an event will enjoy Vitagliano. Its menu accommodates nearly every diet, making it an easy choice for mixed groups. Because it sits a short drive from the main trails, it is a relaxed stop to pair with De Portola Road wineries — and the drive there, top down, is part of the pleasure.
Remember that Vitagliano is closed on Tuesdays. On weekends, its later evening hours make it a good choice for dinner at the end of a chauffeured day, especially for groups with children or varied dietary needs.
Photographers and couples planning engagement or anniversary portraits should ask the team about the property’s many settings. A short walk with your photographer, with the '69 Cadillac repositioned between spots, can produce a full gallery in an hour.
The grapes behind Vitagliano Winery’s wines
A quick guide to the varieties on Vitagliano Winery’s list, and how they tend to show in Temecula:
- Cabernet Sauvignon — the king of Bordeaux grapes; in Temecula’s warm days and cool nights it ripens to dark cherry and cassis with firm, age-worthy tannins.
- Chardonnay — the world’s most popular white grape, made in Temecula in styles from crisp and unoaked to round and creamy.
- Grenache — a heat-loving Mediterranean grape with bright raspberry fruit and gentle spice, at its best in sunny valleys like Temecula.
- Pinot Grigio — a light, crisp Italian-style white with pear and citrus.
- Red blend — proprietary blends that let winemakers combine varieties into a house style; ask which grapes are in the current release.
- Sangiovese — the grape of Chianti — bright cherry, high acidity and an earthy edge that makes it one of the most food-friendly reds in the valley.
Vitagliano Winery fact sheet
| Address | 36101 Glen Oaks Road, Temecula, CA 92592 |
|---|---|
| Wine trail | Off the main trails |
| Established | 2007 |
| Owners | Frank Aglio |
| Winemaker | Shane Sevier |
| Wines | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Pinot Grigio, Red blend, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling, Syrah, Tempranillo, White blend, Zinfandel |
| Amenities | Wedding & event spaces, Picnic area, Dog friendly, Family friendly, Live music, Restaurant, Gift shop |
| Food | A full menu with a kids’ menu, gluten-free and vegetarian options |
| Website | www.vitaglianowines.com |
Arriving at Vitagliano Winery in a 1969 Cadillac
This winery sits off the main wine trails, which is part of its charm: fewer crowds, a more personal welcome and a short drive through quiet side roads to get there. It is an easy addition to a chauffeured day in the '69 Cadillac — your driver knows the turns, and the detour becomes one of the most relaxed parts of the route.
Vitagliano Winery is at 36101 Glen Oaks Road. We plan the route, confirm any reservation or group policy with the winery, and time the drive so you arrive relaxed — and leave without anyone in your party needing to drive after tasting. Chauffeured hire is $325 per hour with a three-hour minimum; most guests pair Vitagliano Winery with two or three nearby wineries in a four- to five-hour booking.
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Wineries near Vitagliano Winery
Pair your visit with these neighbors on the nearby side roads:
- The Cave at Oak Mountain Winery — 36522 Via Verde
- Raul Ramirez Bodegas y Viñedos — 32950 Marius Way
- Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery — 40150 Barksdale Circle
- Foot Path Winery — 36650 Glenoaks Road
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vitagliano Winery located?
Vitagliano Winery is at 36101 Glen Oaks Road, Temecula, CA 92592, on the side roads off the main wine trails of Temecula Valley Wine Country.
What wines does Vitagliano Winery make?
According to the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, Vitagliano Winery pours Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Pinot Grigio, Red blend, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling, Syrah, Tempranillo, White blend and Zinfandel.
Does Vitagliano Winery serve food?
A full menu with a kids’ menu, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Menus and hours change, so check the winery’s website before you go.
Can I visit Vitagliano Winery in a classic car or limo?
Yes. 1969 Caddy offers a chauffeured 1969 Cadillac DeVille convertible for Temecula winery visits from $325 per hour (three-hour minimum), booked on DriveShare. Many wineries set their own rules for chauffeured groups, so we confirm Vitagliano Winery’s current policy and any reservations when we plan your route.
Toast Vitagliano Winery from the back seat.
Chauffeured 1969 Cadillac convertible tours of Temecula wine country, booked on DriveShare.