History of Italian owned wineries
Italian immigrants were attracted to the region after the first and second world wars. They started making wines like they had back home to enjoy with family and friends. Demand for their wines saw their passion evolve into thriving businesses, some which are now the largest family owned wine companies in Australia today.
De Bortoli Wines
Country hospitality and delicious, quality wines are the signatures of our Cellar Door in Bilbul where our Italian heritage shines through and guests are welcomed like old friends – with a smile and a wine glass at the ready.
Bookings essential
debortoli.com.au
(02) 6966 0111
Yarran Wines
Immerse yourself within their surrounding vineyards and Cocoparra National Park views, whilst enjoying one of the curated wine experiences on offer. From staff-guided tastings to seasonal local produce pairings; they invite you to settle into their friendly and relaxed approach.
Bookings essential
yarranwines.com.au
(02) 6968 1125
Piccolo Family Farm
Visit Piccolo Family Farm’s Cellar Door and Visitor Experience Centre for a full tasting of their Lilias range. Guests will be guided through a flight of 5 Lilias wines, served with freshly baked sourdough and preserves from the farm.
Bookings essential
piccolofamilyfarm.com.au
Cellar Door – Wine Tastings at Piccolo Family Farm – Visit Griffith
The Aisling Distillery
The Aisling Distillery was founded in 2014 to specialize in Small Batch Premium Single Malt Whisky, Rum and more recently Gin and Vodka. They wanted to capture the Riverina also known as “the food bowl of Australia”, and the sheer beauty of the Griffith Region, New South Wales, the heart of the Murrumbidgee that is home to so many traditions.
Bookings essential
theaislingdistillery.com.au
Berton Vineyards
A must visit winery Cellar door when in the Riverina region! Award winning wines and friendly, knowledgeable staff are available for tasting six days a week. Wine tasting is AUD5pp and they offer a range of wines from their vineyards in the Riverina, Barossa Valley , Eden Valley and more.
Bookings essential
bertonvineyards.com.au
(02) 6968 1600
Calabria Family Wines
Family tradition is strongly present when you visit the Calabria Family Wines Tuscan-style cellar door. Elise, Peta and the cellar door team offer warm Italian hospitality that has been passed down through generations. Spectacular double front doors open into an elegant cellar door and tasting bar, where you will have the opportunity to explore and taste award winning wines produced in one of the country’s finest estates right here in the Riverina.
Bookings essential
calabriawines.com.au
(02) 6969 0850
Warburn Estate
Today, with four generations in the making, Warburn remains family-owned, with over 50 years in business. With early generations bringing talents from Italy, producing olive oil and wine, their skills soon turned into a business that grew rapidly over the years. The company now distributes a large portion of wine to Australia’s biggest retailer as well as exporting to almost 30 countries.
warburnestate.com.au
(02) 6963 8300
Baratto Wines
Baratto wines is a family owned and operated boutique vineyard, winery and cellar door practicing minimal intervention techniques both in the vineyard and winery.
By appointment only
0412 262 672
McWilliam’s Wines
Come and visit the Riverina’s first winery which has reopened in August 2023. The McWilliams pioneered the wine region back in 1913 when John James (J.J.) McWilliam brought vine cuttings to the area and established the Hanwood site. A statue of J.J. takes pride of place at the front of the cellar door in honour of his vision and hard work.
mcwilliams.com.au
Billabong Bottle Shop
(02) 6964 1511
