About Paglione Estate Winery
Paglione Estate Winery was the lifelong dream of Santino "Sam" Paglione, who was born in Capracotta in Italy's Apennine Mountains and came to Leamington at 13. A stonemason and builder whose company put up several well-known Essex County buildings, he designed the winery in a Tuscan style, with a clay tile roof, stone front and turret, and it opened to the public on July 19, 2013.
The wines are made in small batches from locally grown grapes with a light hand. Recent releases include Cabernet Sauvignon, a Cabernet Sauvignon rosé, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, a sparkling wine named Josephine and a blend called Cin Cin, mostly priced around $18 to $25 a bottle.
Food is a big part of a visit. The kitchen serves antipasti platters, wood-fired pizza and handmade gelato, and tables can be reserved online. The winery hosts private events, and its Owner's Suite can be booked for an overnight stay on the property.
Serenity Lavender Farm is about 10 minutes west along County Road 50. In late June or July, see the lavender in the morning and come here for pizza and a glass of wine.
What to do
- Have wood-fired pizza and an antipasti platter with a glass of wine
- Finish with handmade gelato
- Taste the Josephine sparkling and Cin Cin blend
- Stay overnight in the Owner's Suite
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Winery and restaurant open year-round; closed some holidays
- Hours
- Posted 2026: Monday–Saturday noon–8 pm; Sunday noon–6 pm (winery and restaurant)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Recommended for dining
Tips for your visit
- Reserve a table online for weekend lunches.
- The winery closes for some holidays, such as Thanksgiving weekend, so check their website.
- Plan a designated driver, or book the Owner's Suite and stay the night.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Serenity Lavender Farm · about 10 minutes away
Pair a July morning at Serenity's lavender with a pizza lunch about 10 minutes east along the lakeshore road.
Getting there
Questions
Is there food?
Yes. The kitchen serves antipasti, wood-fired pizza and handmade gelato.
Can you stay overnight?
Yes. The Owner's Suite at the winery can be booked for overnight stays.
When did the winery open?
It opened to the public on July 19, 2013.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
