About the winery

Pasquale (Pat) Del-Gatto is a fourth generation winemaker, hailing from Santa Croce, a small town of about 4000 in southern Italy, approximately 75km north of Napoli.  Pat's great-grandfather was the town's winemaker. All the townspeople would bring in their grapes to be processed and made into wine. Old world winemaking skills and secrets were handed down to Pat's grandfather and then to his father. Since the first plantings in 2002, Del-Gatto Estates has evolved into a grower of cool-climate grape varieties.  The disease resistant and cold hardy vineyard produces small case lots of exclusive, premium quality white, rosé; and red wines. Aged ports continue to be a sold out item, as are the full-bodied Baco Noir and Leon Millot.  Pat's winemaking philosophy is intuitive, thoughtful and rich with the history of his family.  The result is a wine with character; memorable and distinctly Italian. His Nonno [Grandfather] would be proud.

Production Level (cases)

700

Vineyard Size (Hectares)

2.8

Tasting room

May, June, October: Thurs-Sun 11-5pm/ Jul-Aug-Sept: daily 11-6pm/ Nov, Dec Sat & Sun 12-4pm/ Tastings:  $2.00 for 3 x 1oz samples

Restaurant

Either at the vineyard, or partner establishments: Fresh cold lunches available [sandwiches, salads, charcuterie] - patio is licensed for wine by the glass.

Tour

Self guided during regular business hours. Call ahead for large groups. No charge

Distribution

Available exclusively in our store, or online for ordering

Wine styles produced:

Fortified

Still

Varieties produced:

Baco Noir

Chardonnay

Frontenac Gris

Frontenac Noir

Marquette

Petite Pearl

Pinotage

Pinot Noir

Riesling

St. Croix

Vidal