Awards

OUR AWARD WINNING WINES

2014 Alpha Zeta 'R' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso

SILVER - International Wine Challenge 2016

BRONZE - Decanter World Wine Awards 2016

2013 Alpha Zeta 'R' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso

SILVER - International Wine Challenge 2015

SILVER - Sommelier Wine Awards 2015

2012 Alpha Zeta 'R' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso

BRONZE - International Wine Challenge 2014

BRONZE - Decanter World Wine Awards 2014

2011 Alpha Zeta 'R' Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso

GOLD - International Wine Challenge 2014

2013 Alpha Zeta 'A' Amarone della Valpolicella

SILVER - International Wine Challenge 2016

BRONZE - Sommelier Wine Awards 2016

2011 Alpha Zeta 'A' Amarone della Valpolicella

BRONZE - International Wine Challenge 2014

2010 Alpha Zeta 'A' Amarone della Valpolicella

SILVER - International Wine Challenge 2014

2009 Alpha Zeta 'A' Amarone della Valpolicella

SILVER - Decanter World Wine Awards 2012

2014 Apha Zeta 'Terrapieno' Pinot Grigio

GOLD - Sommelier Wine Awards 2015

2013 Apha Zeta 'Terrapieno' Pinot Grigio

COMMENDED - International Wine Challenge 2014

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A is for Amarone

A type of wine made in the Veneto by drying the grapes before fermentation.

B is for Barrels

We use a mixture of french oak barriques and large 'botti'.

C is for Corvina

A red grape variety indigenous to the Veneto that produces bright, fresh cherry-scented wines.

D is for DOCG

DOCG, DOC and IGT denominates the delimited area and regulations under which Italian wines are made, for example Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG.

E is for Extra Virgin

Extra Virgin olive oil comes from the highest quality olives and must contain no more than 0.8% oleic acid (our oil has 0.2%).

F is for Faultless

Faults can be oxidation, reduction or 'cork taint'. We work hard to produce wines free from any of these faults, and use screwcap where the DOC regulations permit.

G is for Garganega

A delicate white grape variety that is the mainstay of Soave wines.

H is for Harvest

Timing of the harvest is crucial - too early and the grapes will not be ripe, too late and they may spoil.

I is for Indigenous

We always use indigenous, local varieties to express the place where the wines are produced.

J is for Juice

Once pressed, the precious juice must be carefully looked after to preserve all the flavour accumulated in the vineyard.

K is for Kayaking Kiwi

Winemaker fact: Matt Thomson is a champion kayaker in his Kiwi homeland!

L is for Low yields

Lower yields means better fruit with more flavour, achieved through careful vineyard management which is crucial to our winemaking.

M is for Modern

We have combined modern methods with traditional varieties and local knowledge to create the best wines possible.

N is for North East

The North East corner of Italy is the home to many top wines, including Valpolicella, Amarone and Soave.

O is for Olives

Traditionally grown alongside vines, local varieties are Grignano and Favarol.

P is for Pinot Grigio

An appealing white grape variety grown all over the world but with its roots in the North East of Italy.

Q is for Quality

We work with trusted local growers and winemakers to ensure our grapes and resulting wines are of the highest possible quality.

R is for Ripasso

A traditional style of winemaking where the young wine was fermented on the Amarone skins. The new approach is to ferment the young wine together with dried grapes.

S is for Stelvin

We use Stelvin, or screwcap, to close our wines so they retain all the freshness and flavour we intended.

T is for Twitter

U is for Unsung Heros

We choose to bottle the unsung heroes of Valpolicella and Soave as single varietals (Corvina, Garganega) to let their quality shine through.

V is for Vineyards

Site selection is very important. All our vineyards are on the hills with the greatest sun exposure and cooling breezes to provide perfect growing conditions for the grapes.

W is for Water

Vines can't produce good fruit without enough water, so making sure the soil is in good health with enough water reserves is important in vineyard management.

X is for eXtraction

Extracting flavour and colour from the grapes is a delicate business and finding the right balance requires a skilled winemaker.

Y is for Yeast

Without yeast wine would still be grape juice. It kicks off the fermentation by feeding on the sugar in the fruit to produce alcohol.

Z is for Zone

All our wines are made within regulated, delimited zones of production.