Our Review
In 1950 Ercole Zerella left his native Campania in southern Italy to seek a better life in SA. With a lifetime of farming and grapegrowing, the transition was seamless. Ercole’s son Vic followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming an icon of the SA farming and wine industries. He founded Tatachilla, where his son Jim began as a cellar hand, Jim purchased land in McLaren Vale and, with help from family and friends, established what is now the flagship vineyard of Zerella Wines. When Tatachilla was purchased by Lion Nathan in '00 he declined the opportunity of continuing his role there and by ’06 had purchased 2 more vineyards, and become a shareholder in a 3rd. These all now come under the umbrella of Zerella Wines, with its 58ha of vines. The winemaking techniques used are thoroughly à la mode and definitely not traditional Italian. Exports to the UK and Canada. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
We have three ranges within our portfolio – La Gita which honours Jim’s forefathers and an Italian varietals range, Market Series which honours Vic Zerella, Jim’s father, and Vic’s days in the Adelaide Produce Markets and lastly Jim’s range which are our Single Vineyard varietals, wines in this range are only made from certain grapes and outstanding vintages.
Cellar Door
Information
Address: 182 Olivers Road, McLaren Vale
Hours
Open Thursday to Monday 11am - 4pm
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Chace Agencies (SA) – Twelve Bottles (VIC, NSW & QLD)
International Sales Information
Enquiries via Zerella Wines (08) 8323 8288
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Jim Zerella |
| Viticulturalist |
Jim Zerella |
| Region |
McLaren Vale |
| Address |
182 Olivers Rd, McLaren Vale, SA 5171
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| Established |
2006 |
| Dozens |
2500 |
| Vineyards (area) |
58 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Thurs–Mon 11–4 |
| Telephone |
(08) 8323 8288
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| Website |
www.zerellawines.com.au
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