We are proudly possess two vineyards in the Riverina area, as well as sourcing fruit from local family grape growers. Some grower relationships started when Francesco Calabria founded the winery in 1945, and still exist today 75 years on.
RIVERINA
RIVERINA VINEYARDS
The warm Mediterranean climate of the Riverina delivers exceptional fruit for varieties such as Durif, Montepulciano and Nero d'Avola as well as creating ideal conditions for Botrytis Semillon.
The Riverina region enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with winter dominant rainfall and variations of soils from deep red tones through to brown clay loams.
Our Winery
The Calabria family winery is a multi-purpose winery that has been designed to handle fruit from local family vineyards.
The original winery which houses the family cellar and 60 year old open concrete fermenters which were built by founder Francesco Calabria and his sons, are still used today for all premium red wines.
More than 500 large fermenters, more than 2,000 top oak barrels, and three world-class high-speed filling lines make it possible to produce high-quality wine on a large scale.
More than 40 million bottles of wine are produced every year, which are exported to 45 countries and regions around the world and are highly recognized by the market.
RIVERINA CELLAR DOOR & TASTINGS
Awarded ‘Star Cellar Door Riverina' & 'Best Tasting Experience In The Riverina’ - 2020 Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine.
Riverina Cellar Door is based in Griffith NSW. Family tradition is strongly present when you visit Calabria Family Wines Tuscan-style cellar door, offering warm Italian hospitality and a suite of new tasting experiences for the region’s visitors to enjoy.